Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶DRUTE, n. A term of abuse for a lazy, useless person.Ayr. 1790 J. Fisher Poems 101:
Shame fa' the fallow that did do't! He's naething but a worthless drute.
