Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1746, 1964
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ROBE, n. Also rob (Sh.). Sc. usage in comb. robe-coat, a loose outer garment formerly worn by women, a sleeved gown or overdress (I.Sc. 1968).Edb. 1746 R. Chambers Traditions (1869) 59:
No misses in skirts and jackets, robe-coats, nor stay-bodied gowns, to be allowed to dance in country-dances.Sh. 1964 New Shetlander No. 70. 27:
She wuir a hap, rob cott an bratt.
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