Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ABRAID, v. Nonce corruption of Eng. upbraid. [ʌ′bred]Fif. 1864 J. Morton C. Gray 93:
Though base anes abraid thee and wad thee defame.
