Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DAG, DAGEN, n.3 Day (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., dagen; 1914 Angus Gl.). Norn. Now only in the phr. goden dag, good day! (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[O.N. dagr, day, dagan, dawn, daybreak; Norw. dag, day.]