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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AULD-BAND, n. Nonce variant of Awe-Band, n., 1. Cf. P.L.D. § 78.Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 144:
An auld-band, and a hoodling how.