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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1969
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AFFROAD, v. To dissuade, head off, discourage (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1975). [′ɑfrod]Sh. 1969 New Shetlander No. 78. 7:
"No da nycht surely," said Tammy, tryin ta affroad her.
[Cf. Norw. dial. awråd, dissuaded, Faer. avráða, to dissuade.]
