Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1877-1922
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‡LAEM, n. Also laim, layum; lem(m) (Jak.). A kind of half-loft formed by planks of wood laid over the cross-beams of the living-room of a cottage, and used as a large shelf or store (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., layum, lem, 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1954). [lem]Sh. 1877 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 92:
My snüids an' handlin rex me doon Dey're dere upo' da lame.Sh. 1892 Manson's Sh. Almanac:
Mam, tinks doo can doo gaeng up upo da laim an get my bulgaments.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 137:
Sibbie . . . took doon a paet kishie aff o' da laem.
