Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1777, 1952
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MOFFAT, prop. n. A town in Dumfries-shire, once the centre of the Border sheep trade. Attrib. in combs.: 1. Moffat maud, See Maud, 2. (2); 2. Moffat measure, a liberal measure of anything, abundant measure (Kcb., Dmf., Slk. 1963); 3. Moffat plaid, a checked plaid worn by shepherds in the hills around Moffat.2. Dmf., Kcb. 1952:
If someone gives you Moffat Measure of tea in your cup there's no room for the milk. "My, ye've gien me Moffat Measure the day!"3. Sc. 1777 Caled. Mercury (16 Aug.):
Moffat Plaids, and green and black Mawd for hunting suits, etc.
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