Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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‡SKAE, v. Also ske (Jak.). tr. and absol. To happen (to), come to pass (on) (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.). [ske:]Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 52:
I canna rowe Wi sikkan warps, what'eer may skae.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
What is sked dee? Ill ske dee!
