Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GLASGOW, n. A kind of muslin material orig. manufactured in Glasgow. Obs. Cf. Paisley.Sc. 1728 Annual Progress Linen Manufacture (H.M.S.O. 1964) 7:
Muslins or Glasgows . . . 37,533 yards.