Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KNOW, v.2 Sc. usage in phr. to know to, to vouch for, to know or recognise (something) for.Inv. 1746 Trans. Gael. Soc. Inv. XXVI. 182:
A young lad . . . whose innocency I can pretty well know to.Fif. 1830 Perthshire Advert. (22 April):
She tasted it and knew it to rum.
