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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1628-1690
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Gein(e, Geane, n. Also: guind. [e.m.E. guyne (a 1533), F. guigne.] The wild cherry. Also gein-, geane-tree. —1628 Master of Works Accounts XXI. 7.
Ane draucht of ane geine trie 1628 Ib. 18.
vj draucht of geane treis 1653 Urquhart Rabelais ii. xxxiv.
In the season of cherries and guinds1682 Urie Baron Ct. 96.
To set and plant … rountrie [or] geintrie 1690 Foulis Acc. Bk. 126.
Drink monie to Jon Burrell for geins
