Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNCAD, ppl.adj. Also uncaed. Sc. forms and usage of Eng. uncalled; 1. uninvited; 2. of some mechanical device: not set in motion. See Ca', v.1, III. 4.1. Sc. 1832 A. Henderson Proverbs 60:
He that comes unca'd, sits unsair'd.2. Abd. 1930:
I gaed ower for a bittie new-made butter but the kirn was uncad.