Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JEW, prop.n. Sc. usages in combs.: Jew's loaf, -roll, a small loaf rounded on top with a brownish glaze (Kcb. 1895 Crockett Bog-Myrtle 197, -roll; Kcb., Dmf. 1959).Gall. 1904 Crockett Raiderland 15:
He . . . bought two Jew's loaves. He can smell those loaves yet. They were a day old, and ripe for the tooth. Each had nine currants in, four above, five below.
