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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

DEMOCRAW, n. A democrat.Sc. 1816 Scott Antiquary xxxvi.:
Thae fallows that are the democraws.

[From the Fr. pronunciation: the word originates in the French Revolution.]

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