Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1959
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MESMERISE, v., n. Also mesmereese. Sc. usages:
I. v. To surprise, astound, dumbfounder (Abd.24 c.1930). Gen.Sc.Abd.30 1959:
He jist jumpit oot on me sudden and fair mesmerised me.
II. n. A surprise, a start.Abd.30 1959:
Fit a mesmerise ye gied me!
