Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish place-names).
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DA'BEATTIE. Dalbeattie (Kcb. 1891 R. Kerr Maggie o' the Moss 83, Kcb. 1975). [locally də′bete]