Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1881-1901
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PURK, n. I. and n.Sc. form and usages of Eng. pork (Abd. 1886 Bon-Accord (27 March) 11; Sh. 1916 J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (10 Dezember), 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 92; Sh., ne.Sc., Ags. 1967).
Combs. pork-bree, stock made from fresh pork. See also Bree, n.; pork ham, a ham, so-called to distinguish it from a mutton ham. [pʌrk]ne.Sc. 1881 W. Gregor Folk-Lore 130:
Soup made of fresh pork, or "pork-bree," was looked upon as a sovereign remedy for many diseases — dyspepsia, consumption, etc.Sh. 1901 Shetland News (2 March):
Fader o' mercy! A hale pork ham!
