Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1825-1828, 1895
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DEEMIS, DEEMAS, DEMOUS, adv., adj., n. Cf. Dooms.
1. adv. Extremely, very (Sc. 1900 E.D.D., demous; Abd.2, Kcb.1 1940).Sc. 1895 “N. Roy” Horseman's Word xxxix.:
He whistelt demous sma'.Abd. 1828 “J. Ruddiman” Tales and Sk. 271:
He seems to be a kittle brute, and deemas ill to meddle wi'.
†2. adj. Great.Knr. 1825 Jam.2:
A deemis expense.
†3. n. A large amount.Knr. 1825 Jam.2:
A deemis of money.
