Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VA, n. A wet piece of ground (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973). [vɑ:]
[Reduced form of Norw. dial. vad, O.N. vað, a ford.]
