Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TEAM, n. Also teem. Sc. form and usage: a chain used for agricultural purposes, esp. as part of the harness of a plough. Also in n.Eng. dial.Dmf. 1752 Dmf. & Gall. N. & Q. (1913) 62:
The making or mending of other materials belonging to agriculture, such as mussels, cutts, and teems.
