Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SIBSTER, prop.n. In phr. Sibster's grace, see quot.Cai. 1916 J. Mowat Proverb 4:
“Ye can say Sibster's grace” is spoken of one who has taken a very substantial diet, but we have lost trace of Sibster or the substance of his grace.
