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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1832
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‡WANTHRIFT, n. Also wantrift (Sh. 1973). Extravagance, prodigality, unthriftiness (Sc. 1808 Jam.; s.Sc. 1873 D.S.C.S. 131). Adj. wantrifty, unthrifty, spendthrift (Sh. 1973).Sc. 1832 Whistle-Binkie 75:
Never to wanthrift may ony deil drive ye.
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