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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

UMRAGE, n. Also ummerage (Abd. 1930 D. Campbell Kirsty's Surprise 8). Sc. forms of Eng. umbrage (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxx.; ne.Sc., Ags. 1973). Phr.: to take an umrage tae, to take umbrage at (Ags., Fif., Edb. 2000s). [′ʌmredʒ]Arg. 1992:
Have ye taken an ummerage tae me?

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