Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABSTEEN, v. n.Sc. for abstain. [əb′stin, but Mry., Nairn, e.Crm. əb′sten.]Abd. 1879 G. Macdonald Sir Gibbie xxvi.:
But ye'll jist absteen frae ony mair sic words i' my hearin'.
