Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶ERUDITION, n. Sc. usage: politeness, courtesy. Cf. discretion s.v. Discreet.Ayr. 1822 Galt Provost xxviii.:
His Lordship had long been in the habit of considering me as one of the discreetest men in the borough; and although he returned very civil answers to all letters, he wrote to me in the cordial erudition of an old friend; a thing which the volunteers soon discerned, and respected me accordingly.
