Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MABBIE, n. A woman's indoor cap, a mob-cap (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Abd. 1768 A. Ross Works (S.T.S.) 145:
An' we maun hae pearlins an' mabbies an' cocks.
