Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DECENCY, n. Sc. usage with indef. art. in obs. phr. for a decency = respectably.Ayr. 1822 Galt Sir A. Wylie III. xxviii.:
Ye'll tell Robin Taigle to put his horses in order for the road, and to snod himsel' for a decency on the present occasion.
