Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡ILL LOOKED UPON, adj. Held in disfavour, unpopular (Sh., Ork., m.Lth. 1958).Sc. 1752 Scots Mag. (Nov.) 527:
Any thing was proof enough against a man so ill looked upon as I seemed to be.
