Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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†BEING, Bing, n. “The beach of the sea-shore” (Mearns 1825 Jam.2).Kcd. 1853 George Caie The Cove Marriage MS :
A week the yolls was on the bing.
