Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CORBAUDIE, n. An obstacle.Upp.Cld. 1825 Jam.2:
“There comes in Corbaudie,” . . . used in regard to a plausible hypothesis, which is opposed by some great difficulty that occurs.
