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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

GAASE, v. To cause, make (Sh.11 1953).Sh. 1886 J. Burgess Sk. & Poems 91:
We'se gaase dem rex dir rigs afore dey geng hame agen.”
Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 62:
“Doon wi dee, ‘Cerby!'” yals da Deil, “Or, bi mi feth! I'se gaase dee feel Da wecht o cliv.”
Sh. 1949 New Shetlander No. 18, 14:
I was ashore dere, got blinnd-foo, an fell in wi a lass; bit I'd sense anyoch left ta gaase me gjit back in time ta da boat.

[Voiced variant of cause.]

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