Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABERNESS, AABERNESS, n. Eagerness.Sh.(D) 1922 Jas. Inkster Mansie's Röd 142:
Da cat set up da trapp, an' Sly efter her yalkin' wi' aaberness, an' shü frushin' at him.
