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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].