Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DENZIE, v. To deign. [′dɛnji]Abd. after 1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shepherd (S.T.S. 1938) ll. 309–10:
Wi' your ain sort you sud yoursell take up, Nor denzie anes with them to bite or sup.
