Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INTENT, n. Sc. usage in phr. at the intent, on the spot, present on the occasion, in attendance at an event (Abd.7 1925). Cf. obs. Eng. intent, design, project.Abd. 1903 Abd. Weekly Free Press (16 May):
Ye maun come, Saun'ers. Aw never yet saw a stack biggit at Cushieneuk bit ye wis at the intent.
