Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶ON, adj. Wan. In ballad usage.Sc. 1814 Gypsy Laddie in Child Ballads No. 200 B. 10:
Untill they came to that on water.