Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GRATIFICATION, n. A reward, gratuity, tip. Also in Eng. 17th-19th c. but orig. Sc.Lnk. 1711 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 110:
Informers shall have the gratification allowed to them by law.Sc. 1713 Earls of Crm. (Fraser 1876) II. 142:
It is true her Majestie favour'd him with allowance to part with his office on a gratification, as was allowed to severall others.Sc. 1751 T. Smollett Peregrine Pickle I. xxx.:
She would not bestow upon him any pecuniary gratification.Sc. 1759 Nairne Peerage Evidence (1873) 65:
With a suitable gratification for his trouble thereanent.Sc. 1822 Scott F. Nigel xxii.:
The old char-woman . . . hobbled into the room, to try if she could gain a small gratification by waiting on the stranger.
