Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VISNOMY, n. Also viznomy (Abd. 1898 J. Cobban Angel 167). Sc. forms of Eng. physiognomy (Sc. 1819 Scott Bride of Lamm. xvi.; Edb. 1828 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch xxiii.).