Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DIVERT, v. To separate, part (of a husband or wife). Obs. since early 17th cent. in Eng.Sc. 1714 W. Forbes Decisions 384:
Henry Hunter, to oblige his wife to return to his family . . . granted a bond to pay to her yearly 400 merks, in case they should divert and live separately.
