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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AULD-TASTED, adj. Musty (I., ne.Sc., Per. 1975).wm.Sc. 1835 Laird of Logan 209:
If I could get a bargain o' some butter, although it was a wee auld-tasted, or moatie, it might do weel enough for servants. Dmb. 1846 W. Cross Disruption xviii.:
The meal ye sent me wasna according to sample—seedy, auld-tasted dirt!

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