Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1837-1838
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RECOMMEND, v. To direct a potential master to a potential servant with commendation, the reverse of the Eng. construction (see quot.) (Abd., Ags. 1967). Rare.Sc. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 257:
“I wadna recommend you to him as a servant”. i.e. I would not recommend him as a servant to you.
