Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SESS, n. Reduced form of Session, n., 1., phs. confused in quot. with Seat, n., 3., q.v.Fif. 1897 S. Tytler Lady Jean's Son iv.:
I ken you think a deal o' the lords o' sess.