Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AULDRIFE, Auldrif, Auldruff, adj. Old; “of the old style” (S.D.D. 1911). [′ɑldrɪf]Ags. 1882 W. C. Sturoc in Mod. Sc. Poets ed. Edwards IV. 346:
Ance again, the auldrif story.
