Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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POLISH, v. Also †polis. Sc. usages:
1. In Building: to rub the surface of freestone till all toolmarks are obliterated (Sc. 1871 Villa and Cottage Architect. Gl.).
2. Ppl.adj. polished, polist, complete, utter, out and out (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Sh., Uls. 1966).Lnk. 1885 F. Gordon Pyotshaw xxii.:
Losh preserve us a' the day, ye polisht vagabond, ye.
