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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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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