Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DERAYE, n. A term of affection.Edb. c.1860 Rymour Club Misc . (1906–11) I. 167:
Parritch and milk, my he'rt and my joe Parritch and milk, my dainty deraye, For wha sic a rantin' widow as I?
