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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhain, Quhayn. Varr. of Kane n.1 —1533 Boece 231b.
In oure ancient Scottis tong quhayn is callit kane [L. est etem quhain, prisca Scotorum lingua vectigal]
