Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DISASTER, n. and v.
1. n. A disgust.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 38:
He's tehn a disaster at it, for as fain's he wiz o' it at first.
2. v. To disgust.Ib.:
That disastert 'im at it.
