Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STROP, n.2 Also stroap. Treacle, molasses (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Du. stroop, id., phs. a borrowing arising from 18th c. trade with the East Indies. Cf. Black-strap.]
