Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COPENHAGEN, n. An old muzzle-loader gun (Ags.1 1937).Bnff.2 1930:
Jeems took doon the aul' Copenhagen fae the jeest 'at it hang on, an' swore 'at he wid blaw the ugly thief in a hunner bits.
