Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SERVE, v.2 Sc. aphetic form of deserve. Obs. in Eng. in 15th c.Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 149, 319:
He that does bidding, serves no dinging . . . They give you less wite than you serve.
