Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAAD, n.2 Also rad. Advice, counsel.Sh. 1822 S. Hibbert Descr. Sh. (1891) 285:
Through your said husband's deed, art, part, rad and counsall.
Deriv. raadman, rad(d)man, a counsellor in the courts of the Fouds in Sh. and Ork. in the 16th c. (Ork. 1808 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). Hist.Ork. 1805 G. Barry Hist. Orkney 217:
As the chief Judge had a council consisting of several members called Raddmen or Counsellors, so the inferior ones had their council also.Sh. 1904 G. Goudie Antiquities 238:
The Fouds and Bailies had formerly their councillors (Raadmen) selected from the most reputable men of the district, forming an assize to assist them.
