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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CEEVILNESS, n. Civility, politeness (Abd., Ags. 1975). See P.L.D. § 45.m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 273:
A' they gie ye for yer ceevilness is tae say every word ye speak's a whackin' lee!

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