Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1894
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GO, n.1, int. An excl. of surprise or admiration (ne.Sc., Ags., Fif., Bwk. 1954). Also Gweed go! good God! (ne.Sc. 1954).Edb. 1894 P. H. Hunter J. Inwick v.:
"Eh, Jims my man," said he, "but ye look fine in your braws! Go, ye micht be a minister yoursel!"
