Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FREQUENT, v. Also frequant (Abd., Ags.). [frə′kwɛnt, -′kwɑnt]
1. With wi: to associate, keep company, meet with (Sh., Abd., Ags.1, Slg., Fif., m.Lth.1 1953). Now obs. in Eng.Sc. 1824 Scott St Ronan's W. xxx.:
He's a queer auld cull, he disna frequent wi' other folk.
†2. To acquaint, inform (Ags. 1808 Jam.; Uls. c.1920 J. Logan Uls. in X-Rays vi.).
[2. is due to a corruption of Forquant, q.v.]
