Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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†DEN(N)ICK'S FAIR. At Methlick in Aberdeenshire in late November (Abd. 1703 Coll. Abd. and Bnff. (S.C.) 320, 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 975).
[From St Devenic, ascribed to the 5th c.]