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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.

Quotation dates: 1894

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†SAVE, n.2 Also saav(e). The growing tips of heather, heather-shoots, formerly used in brewing ale (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [se:v, sɑ:v]Ork. 1894 W. R. Mackintosh Peat-fires 250:
He gathered the “saave” of the heather and made ale.

[Norw. dial. save, O.N. safi, sap, the underbark of a tree or bush, sapwood, the strength of malt, wort.]

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