Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VASE, n. Also Sc. forms vawze (Gsw. 1904 H. Foulis Erchie ii.) vawse (Lth. 1914 C. P. Slater Marget Pow (1925), 145). Sc. attrib. usage: made of china, porcelain. [vɑ:z; also fairly gen. pronounced ve:z]Sc. 1782 Caled. Mercury (5 Jan.):
Vase Tea-pots and Flats; Vase Sugar-bowls and Cream-pots.