Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LO, v. Of a bitch: to be in heat. Gen. in ppl.adj. loan. [lø:, lu:]Sh. 1831 Old-Lore Misc. VIII. iv. 197:
She might have had me for her husband if she (my wife) had not manufactured the liver of a loan bitch into bread and given me that to eat.
