Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REESH, n. Cai. variant of Eng. race (Cai. 1968). See P.L.D. §§ 157(1), 147(1), 67.Cai. 1930 John o' Groats Jnl. (31 Jan.):
E reesh is no' always till 'e swift.
