Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1935-1955
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PEUMONIE, n. Also ¶pennymony. Sc. forms of Eng. pneumonia, in semi-literate or jocular usage (Ork., ne.Sc., Ags. 1965).wm.Sc. 1935 J. Corrie Income 10:
She has had pleurisy and peumonie twice already.Abd. 1955 Abd. Press & Jnl. (3 Feb.):
Ye'll catch the pennymony, or the broon katies.
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