Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DARKWISE, adj. Somewhat dark.Fif. 1896 “G. Setoun” R. Urquhart ii.:
Will ye manage hame without the lamps? It's wearin' darkwise.
