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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

ANDERMAS FAIR. Also Andirsmess, Andrewsmass, Andersmas. See An(d)ermess. 1. In November at Strathdon in Aberdeenshire (Abd. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 557); also at Braemar, dedicated to St Andrew (Abd. 1960 Stat. Acc.3 441); 2. Andersmas Fair or Market at Perth (Per. 1795 Stat. Acc.2 II. 482, 1884 F. H. Groome Gazetteer III. 186).

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