Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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SCUTT(E)RIE MARKET. At Leochel Cushnie five times a year (Abd. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 1131, 1900 C. Murray Hamewith 11, 22, †1964 Press & Jnl. (9 July)).
[From a place called Scuttrie where the fair was held.]
