Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1912
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ASIDES, prep., adv. Besides (em.Sc., Ayr., Wgt., Slk. 1975). See A, pref.1em.Sc. 1912 W. Cuthbertson Dykeside Folk 177, 185:
Asides, I cam' across a blackamoor ae day at the job. . . . Asides a' that Davie's a faur awa relation o' mine.