Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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CUSHIN, n. Also cusshion (Kcb. 1901 R. Trotter Gall. Gossip 137). A Sc. form of Eng. cushion (Cai.7, Bnff.2, Abd.2, Fif.10, Slg.3 1941). [′kʌʃən]Sc. 1826 Wilson Noctes Amb. (1855) I. 192:
When that bonny . . . jimp-waisted lassie came in wi' a fresh velvet cushin for Mr. North's foot.
