Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ADMIRE, v. Sc. usage: to surprise, astonish. Rare and obs. in Eng. Hence admiration.Sh. 1975:
Hit admired me to hear dat. It was a admiration ta everybody at he could dü it.
