Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1775, 1928
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SADDEN, v. To compress, consolidate, make compact and firm (Lnk., Kcb. 1969). Now only dial. in Eng. Cf. Sad, v.Sc. 1775 Weekly Mag. (9 Mar.) 329:
The custom is to harrow the snow, which saddens it, and makes it subside.Ayr.4 1928:
The bag's fu' noo' we'll sadden't.