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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.
SIMPLY, adj. Given as “dowdy” (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein). This usage is doubtful and may be due to a misunderstanding.
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"Simply adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/simply>
