Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AIL, n. As in Eng., now somewhat obsol., but still current in Sc., an ailment, an illness. Comb. ail-break, absence from work through illness (Fif. 1975).Fif. 1947:
I havena had an ail-break for forty-five year.
