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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1813

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FLAW, v.3 The sense is obscure as freq. with MacIndoe. The context suggests chopping or mangling carcases and there may be some connection with Flaw, v.1Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 46:
An auld blunt axe, his breakin blade, Ay roosty, and ay ready: An wha durst flaw wi' cogers freak Till death untrim'd the gear o't.

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