Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TALIEDUCE, n. Also talledoux, talliduce, toliduse. Sc. forms of †Eng. taille-douce, engraving on a metal plate with a graver or burin.Sc. 1701 Session Papers, Marchmont v. Mackenzie:
A certain Copper-plate and Talieduce.Edb. 1703 Burgh Rec. Edb. (1967) 48:
Bookes and maps picturs Taliduces.Sc. 1715 Lady G. Baillie's Household Bk. (S.T.S.) 39:
2 pictures of King George in Toliduse.
