Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡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.
