Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RENDEVOUSE, n., v. Also rendevoos; -woz; randyvoo (Ags. 1888 Brechin Advertiser (21 Aug.) 3; Knr. 1891 H. Haliburton Ochil Idylls 149; Uls. 1953 Traynor); pl. forms rendevooses (Edb. 1828 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch vii.), -wozes (Bnff. 1715 W. Cramond Annals Bnff. (S.C.) I. 116). Sc. forms of rendezvous (Mry. 1704 W. Cramond Grant Court Bk. (1897) 18).