Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WASH-WARDEN, n.comb. “A coarse harsh-tasted winter pear” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[Cf. Eng. warden, a variety of cooking pear. The first element prob. represents warsh, Wersh, q.v.]
