Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GARDEN POT, n. comb. A watering-can. Obs. in this sense in Eng. since early 17th cent.Sc. 1759 J. Justice Brit. Gardener's Cal. 36:
Water . . . with a garden pot, from a nosel upon the stroop thereof.