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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

MATTISMAS, n. Also Mattismess. St. Matthew's mass, 21st Sept. (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1962).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Mattismess com's in wi' his flail and gi'es de aits in ower de tail.

[Norw. Matteusmesse, O.N. Matheusmessa, id.]

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