Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SPLENDAACHIS, adj. Excellent, very pleasing (Abd. 1931).
[Fanciful alteration of splendid, poss. after rare Eng. splendacious.]