A LAWEadv. Downward. See also: LAW, LAWE. A PER SEexpr. 'An extraordinary or incomparable person. A WEEexpr. 1. A short while, Scotland. 2. In a slight degree, Scotland. A ~FORROW~adv. 1. Before, as to time. 2. Before, as to place. See also: FOROUTH, FORROW. A-GLYadv. Off the right line, obliquely, wrong, Scotland.See also: AGLEY. A-JEEadv. 1. To one side, Scotland. “To look agye”, to look aside, Gl. Yorks. 2. A-jar, a little open, Scotland.See also: AGEE. A-SKLENTadv. Obliquely. ABADn. Delay, abiding, tarrying. See also: ABADE, ABAID. ABADEn. Delay, abiding, tarrying. See also: ABAD, ABAID. ABAIDn. Delay, abiding, tarrying. See also: ABAD, ABADE. ABAIDpart. pa. Waited, expected. ABAITMENTn. Diversion, sport. ABAKadv. Back, behind. ABANDONv. 1. To bring under absolute subjection. 2. To let loose, to give permission to act at pleasure. 3. To destroy, to cut off. ABANDONLYadv. At random, without regard to danger.
A Dictionary of the Scots Language derived from “An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language By John Jamieson, D.D.” published in 1818.
