Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1810-1836
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†LOUTH, n. Also louthe. A large number, an abundance. Only in Cunningham. [lʌuθ]Dmf. 1810 R. Cromek Remains 286:
I' the very first pow I gat sic a louthe o' fish that I carried 'till me back cracked again.Dmf. 1836 A. Cunningham Lord Roldan I. vi.:
Talking wi' you about cropping and draining and laying a great louth of beasts on Duncow-croft.
