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adj
Being situated straight up and down; perpendicular to ground level; downright.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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adj
(of rain) Heavy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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adj
Downright; direct; straightforward; candid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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adj
Out-and-out; plain; flat; flat-out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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adj
Mere; sheer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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History
From even + down. Compare downright.
