Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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PATRICK(S)MAS. St Patrick's Day, 17 March (Bte. 1700 Session Bk. Kingarth (1932) 210). Patricksmas Fair was celebrated at Kirkpatrick-Durham in March–April (Dmf. 1789 Dmf. Weekly Jnl. (17 March)).