Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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INCH, n.2 Sc. usage.Sc. 1959 Scottish Studies III. 106:
The Scots inch, however, was slightly longer than its English equivalent, (being 1.0016 imperial inches).