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David Dalrymple Murison (1913–1997) was a Scottish lexicographer who served as editor of the *Scottish National Dictionary* from 1946 to 1976, overseeing its expansion and completion. The dictionary documents the Scots language from the 18th century onward, drawing on extensive historical and region...
William Grant was a Scottish lexicographer best known for his foundational work in documenting the Scots language. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Scottish National Dictionary Association and served as the first editor of the Scottish National Dictionary from 1931 until his death. Prior...
John Jamieson (1759-1838) was a Scottish minister and lexicographer who served in various parishes throughout Scotland. His major scholarly achievement was the 'Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language,' first published in 1808 with a supplement in 1825. This work documented Scots vocabulary...
Adam Jack Aitken was a Scottish lexicographer and scholar whose work concentrated on the history, vocabulary, and regional forms of the Scots language. He joined the Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue in 1947 and became its editor in 1956, helping document Scots usage from medieval and early mo...
