Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAARD, v. Aphetic form of Eng. award, obs. in Eng. since 16th c.Sh. 1916 J. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (Dezember 16):
Aa wealth sood be waardet accoardin ta wark.