Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAR PLAID, n. A chequered plaid. [bɑ:r pled]Sc. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XIV. 541:
The bar plaid is changed for a scarlet one.