Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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‡PRUDENCE, n. Also prudance (Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.). Sc. form and usage: a woollen wrap for the head worn by women, esp. in winter (Abd.17 1915; Ayr. 1930; Bnff., Abd., Lnk. 1966). Also in comb. prudence-cap, id. (‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Lnk. 1910 C. Fraser Glengonnar 51:
Easie . . . wi a weel starched crazy, or sun-bonnet, on the tap o' her Prudence cap, looked the picture o' contentment.Abd. 1915 H. Beaton Benachie 60:
I'll gie this prudence dirt cheap.
