Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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ENDOO, v. Sc. form of Eng. endow (Abd.27 1950, Ork., ne.Sc. 1975). Hence endooment. See P.L.D. § 40.Dmb. 1846 W. Cross Disruption xxiv.:
I wish the gude auld Kirk o' Scotland to be done wi' the endooments.Abd. 1909 J. Tennant Jeannie Jaffray 22:
I've little o' this warl's gweeds to endoo her wi'.
