Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1711, 1871
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OWDIENCE, n. Also owdiscense (ne.Sc. 1911 S.D.D.), oudience. Sh., ne.Sc. form of audience, hearers, a hearing. Cf. Audiscence.Sc. 1711 Speech for Mr Dundasse 5:
Is it probable that I carry'd ony Whigs to that Oudience?Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xviii.:
Allow me to speak for the general owdience.
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