Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DEBOSHERIE, DEBAUSHERY, n. Sc. forms of Eng. debauchery (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 37, debosherie); also found in Eng. in 17th cent.Lnk. c.1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 139:
They came sailing into the house of prayer, as it were a house o' dancing and debaushery.
