Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAM, n.2 Also raam. A rank odour, an offensive smell (s.Sc. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 255). [ra:m]
[Cf. Eng. dial. ram, adj. rancid, offensive in smell, Norw. ram, acrid, rank, O.N. ramr, strong, bitter.]
