Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1815-1820
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†EXCISE, v. To force a person to pay an excise due; hence, to overcharge. Obs. in Eng. since 1732.Sc. 1815 Scott Guy M. xliv.:
We'll no excise you neither, though we live sae near the custom-house.Sc. 1820 Scott Monastery, Introd. Ep. 49:
I wad hae nae great charge [for burial]. I wadna hae excised Johnie dead or alive.
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