Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CONTINUANCE, n. In phr. wi' a continuance, incessantly, uninterruptedly (Abd. 1825 Jam.2 s.v. constancy). Cf. Constancy.