Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1768, 1932-1948
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GRANDY, n. Dim. shortened form of granda(me), -father, etc., also of grandfather's chair.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 6:
The jizzen bed wi' rantree leaves was sain'd, An' sick like craft as the auld grandys kend.Ags. 1932 Barrie Julie Logan 39:
He was nodding in the grandy with fatigue.Bwk. 1948 A. Hepple House of Gow xviii.:
"Yes, Grandy," lied Jane, stolidly and hurried on. "You know, grandpa, I think Walter is tiring a little."
