Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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DIAMOND, n. Also Sc. forms diament (Kcb. 1901 R. Trotter Gall. Gossip 144), diamint (m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 105, ne.Sc. 1975), diemont (Lth. 1882 Pop. Readings (Ford) 24). See P.L.D. § 63.1. Sc. usage in pl. with def. art. The Diamonds, Sc. usage in pl. with def. art. The Diamonds, a nickname for Airdrieonians Football Club, so called from the red diamond over front and back of their jerseys on a white ground (Edb. 1964 J. T. R. Ritchie Singing Street 120).Sc. 1994 Herald 19 Oct 32:
Airdrie retained their unbeaten record for the season to clinch a place in the B & Q Cup final for the first time . . . The Diamonds overcame the goal famine which has brought four goalless draws . . . Sc. 2000 Herald 3 Nov 8:
The diamond town last night lost the last vestiges of its sparkle.
As a November night wrapped its worn overcoat around Airdrie, the cold on the streets was mirrored by the chill in the hearts of the supporters of the local football team - known as the Diamonds.
