Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DISPEET, v. Abd. form of dispute. Cf. P.L.D. §§ 37, 128.Abd. a.1807 J. Skinner Amusements (1809) 106:
What tho' at godly Ayrshire meeting, Sic thing had happen'd past dispeeting.
