Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 and 2005 supplements.
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Quotation dates: 1700-1716
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†CORDISIDRON, n. Also cordicideron, codicitron. Lemon peel.Sc. 1704 Account Bk. Sir J. Foulis (S.H.S. 1894):
July 3: . . . ½ a pund cordisidron — 1. 4. 0.Sc. 1716 Lady Grisell Baillie The Household Book of Lady Grisell Baillie (1911) 104:
For a 1.4 lb. orange pill 1.4 lb. cordicitron.Slg. 1700 Slg. Burgh Rec. (1889) 94:
Ane pound of cordicideron and orange peell.
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