Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REMORSE, v. To express regret or remorse, to repent, lament (Bnff., Abd. 1968). Vbl.n. remorsin (Fif. c.1850 R. Peattie MS.). Obs. in Eng.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb XXX.:
Speakin' about you, and remorsin sair that they sud never see ye owre by.Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C. IV.:
Ye'll remorse that or a's deen.Abd. 1936 D. Bruce Cried on Sunday 6:
Ye're aye remorsin' about cheenges.
