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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Peter-evin, -even, -avin. [Peter and Evin n.1 2.] The eve of Petermas (see Petermes). —1577 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 22.
Superstitious dayis sic as mydsomer avin Peter avin and vtheres dayis 1608 Ib. 61.
Accusit for setting on a fyre on the calsey … on … Peter evin last by past 1625 Cramond Ch. Boyndie 9.
The superstitious [pr. superstitions] abus of banefyires and midsummer and Peter evenes quhilk is incressit this ȝeir
