Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEGALITY, n. Sc. usages, only in Galt: law, legal business or knowledge; legal proof.Ayr. 1822 Galt Entail xcv.:
It's my intent and purpose to gar him surrender at discretion, in due course of law. So he'll see what it is to deal wi' a woman o' my legality.Ayr. 1826 Galt Last of Lairds ix.:
Really, sister, it's very like the death of a baronet; but I see no legality that he was our sister's.
