Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1750-1780
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DUTCH, n. ne.Sc. form of ditch (Abd.27 1950). See P.L.D. §58.1.Abd. 1750 Abd. Estate (S.C. 1946) 135:
Next to that and the upper dutch, of pease and corn.Inv. 1780 I. F. Grant Old Highl. Farm (1924) 220:
On the ley below to the east of the Dutch.
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