Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RAMSCALLION, n. Also ramscullion. Sc. variants of Eng. rapscallion (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 140; Sc. 1880 Jam.; Uls. 1967). Also in n.Eng. dial. Cf. Rabscallion.