Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1736, 1835
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‡EXTIRPIT(E), pa.p., = Eng. extirpated (Abd.27 1950).Sc. 1736 Chrons. Atholl and Tullibardine Families II. 416:
These rogues ought to be extirpite off the face of the earth.Slk. 1835 Hogg Wars Montrose III. 137:
A wild bloody clan . . . that they ca' Beattie's, wha it is thought will soon be extirpit . . . hae risen in rebellion against their lord.
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