A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1597-1598
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(Quhinner,) Whinner, v. [Cf. later Sc. dial. whunner v. ‘to strike with force so as to cause a loud noise’ (Jam.), mod. Sc. dial. whinner, whinder (Shetl.) n. a box on the ear, a buffet.] tr. To strike, hit (a person). —a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 451.
Go & whinner your good-dame
