Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DY, poss. pron. Thy (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1914 Angus Gl.). Also †dye, †di. [dai]Sh. 1836 Gentleman's Mag. II. 591:
Du tocht nethin ta pit dye mark apo mye steag.Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 8:
Wi di swittlin feet an di glitterin een.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 155:
“Come dee wis in, an' I'll shaw dee me aalmanak.” “Dy aalmanak?”
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