Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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ST LUKE'S FAIR. 1. At Rutherglen in October (Lnk. 1793 D. Ure Ruthergten 94, 1845 Stat. Acc.2 VI. 383); 2. At Kinross in Oct. (Knr. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 IX. 27, 1869 St Andrews Gazette (30 Oct.)).
[St Luke's Day is 18 Oct. (O.S.). See also Lukemas above.]