Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡ERUMPTION, n. An outburst, uproar (m.Lth.1, Rxb.4 1950).Kcb. 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 63:
As soon as the Elect begood tae eat, the erumption on the hoose riggin began, an' the din inside wus something desperate, an' the yin couldna hear a word the ither said.
