Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAP, n.4 Freq. in pl. raps. Sc. variant of rape, Brassica napus (Ayr., sm.Sc. 1967). [rɑp]Sc. 1701 Rec. Sc. Cloth Manuf. (S.H.S.) 238:
The Manadgers are informed that in Holland and at the Manufactory at Musselbrugh they mak use of rapp oyll for course cloath.Sc. 1809 Farmers' Mag. (March) 3:
They are of opinion that [the plants] are not of the species called Rap, but are a variety of the Swedish turnip.
