Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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†CAULD FAIR. 1. At Rutherglen in Lanarkshire at the end of November in early winter (Lnk. 1824–46 Edb. Ev. Courant (6 Dec., 30 Nov.)); 2. At Galston in Ayrshire on the last Wednesday of November (Ayr. 1890 J. D. Marwick Fairs 57).