Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1871
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UNPROVEN, ppl.adj. Sc. Law: with a verdict of not proven s.v. Pruive, I. B. 1.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xviii.:
The lads Walker and Spence wan aff unproven.
