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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

ENKO, adv. Besides; in abundance. [ən′ko]Sh. 1877 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 101:
I sall be best man at dy weddin, an' den, as Hill Robbie said. “I'll get drams an' get kiss o' bride enko!”
Dmf. 1926 (per Abd.27):
We have tatties enko the year.

[Origin doubtful; phs. from colloq. use of and Co. = and all the others.]

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