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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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]

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