Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DALE, n.3 Eng. dale, a valley, in combs. peculiar to Cld.: 1. dale-land, “the lower and arable ground of a district” (Cld. 1825 Jam.2); 2. dale-lander, “an inhabitant of the lower ground” (Ib.).
