Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡CUPS AND LADLES, n.phr. “The husks of the acorn, from their resemblance to these utensils” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obsol.).