Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GOTH, int. A colloq. corruption of God, used in mild oaths (Ags. 1825 Jam.; Cai., Kcb. 1955). Also be (by) Goth (Ork. 1929 Marw., rare, Ork.5 1955), Goth ay, Goth man (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 234, Cai. 1900 E.D.D.), an Gothill, if God will (Mearns, Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Also gath (Ork.1 1945, rare). [gɔθ]Ayr. 1822 H. Ainslie Pilgrimage 11:
But Goth, gif ye ride on Scotch roads, ye maun pay Scotch siller for them.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 26:
Hit him [dog] a whap wi't aneath the lug, till goth he gaed heels owre gowdy without a bough [Bough, n.1].
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