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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.

Quotation dates: 1801, 1897

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†GAINER, n. Sc. specif. usage: a winner in a competition, game or the like.Abd. 1801 Articles of Roup and Tack of Bell and Petty Customs (18 April):
The highest offerer at the outrunning of a sand glass . . . shall be declared the gainer of the roup.Inv. 1897 Highland News (27 March) 9:
"N — was the gainer," i.e. had won more marbles.

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