Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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ROXBURGH(E), n. The style of book-binding, with leather back, and gilt lettering and top with uncut sides, a favourite style of John Ker, third Duke of Roxburgh (1740–1804), a well-known book collector.
