Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STRAM, n.2 A state of excitement or anxiety to do something or go somewhere (Ork. 1971).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He was in a bonnie stram this morning tae get tae the sea.
