Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡ONPLAST, n. Also onplost, -plust (Jak.); om-. A sudden, fierce gale of wind (Sh. 1908 Jak.(1928), 1949 Scots Mag. (Nov.) 130, Sh. 1964); fig. haste, a great hurry (Jak.).
[On-, pref.1, + blast, or O.N. blastr, id.]
