Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DISPOSE, v. With on or upon: to dispose of (Sc. 1825 Jam.2, — upon). Cf. dispone upon s.v. Dispone, above.Sc. 1737 J. Drummond Memoirs Locheill (1842) 133:
A good part of the revenue of his estate being payed in cattle, and commonly sold to drovers, who dispose upon them to others in Lowland mercats.Sc. 1778 in J. Russell Haigs (1881) 374:
This visit will give you an opportunity to dispose upon oxen — if you have not already done it.Sc. 1822 Scott F. Nigel xxxi.:
Plenary powers to dispose on the redemption-money.
