Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SOB, n. For Sc. forms see Sab, v.1, n.1 Sc. usage: a full or heavy sea, such as occurs on the east coast of Scotland in May (Kcd. 1921 T.S.D.C.; Abd., Kcd. 1971). See also Mey-sob, s.v. Mey, I. 1. (14).
