Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BYE, adj. Sc. usage: remaining, left over.Cai. 1704 D. Beaton Eccl. Hist. Cai. (1909) 148:
Three to be payed by the bridegroom & the bye three to be payed by the master of the family wherein the said wedding is holden.
