Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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†DACRE, v. "To inflict corporal punishment on one" (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2).Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
"I'll dacre ye," spoken jocosely.