Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SAISON, n., v. Also saeson (Sh. 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. I. 120), sasen (Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 58), sezin (Sh. 1836 Gentleman's Mag. II. 590). Sc. forms of Eng. season (wm.Sc. 1868 Laird of Logan 514; Sc. 1896 Stevenson W. of Hermiston viii.; Per., Fif., Lth., Ayr. 1915–26 Wilson; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein, Rxb. 1942 Zai; I.Sc. 1969). See P.L.D. § 42. [se:zn]