Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FORTIAN, adj. Fortieth.Kcb. 1815 J. Gerrond Poems 102:
'Tis now the fortian hallowe'en Since clashing gossips heard me scream.
