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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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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