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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhin,) Whin, v. [f. Quhin n.1] tr. To clear (an area of ground) of whins or gorse. —1696 Foulis Acc. Bk. 191.
For 15 sleds of whins and a days work at whining the over park
