Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEGRAAD, n. Disgrace, degradation.Abd. 1920 R. H. Calder Gleanings 3:
An' wi' you, you, you, An' wi' you, my Johnny laad, I wid drink the buckles o' my sheen, An' think it nae degraad.
