Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GABEROSIE, n. A kiss (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Prob. a child's word.
[The first element is prob. gabbie (see Gab, n.1, the mouth) + ? rosy, red.]
