Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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DESIGN, n. A small amount.Uls. 1931 "Glenwherry" in North. Whig (11 Dec.) 13/3:
"Pickle" is also a small quantity — "Do you take sugar?" "Ay, a wad like a wee pickle," or "a wee design" — also a small amount, as the case may be.