Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AMISS, adj. Sc. usage = Amissing, q.v.Gsw. 1877 A. G. Murdoch Laird's Lykewake 81:
That thowless key is aye amiss.
