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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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(Quhinway,) Whinway, n. [? Quhin n.2 The neck of land joining Keith Inch to the mainland at Peterhead was later known as Quinȝie (1739) or The Queenie.] ? A way over, or through, the whinstones or rocks. —c1680 Coll. Aberd. & B. 417.
Betwixt these two harbours … is a great tract of rocks or great stones scattered, … and not condensed but separate whinwayes. … Along this tract of rocks runs a violent tide, very impetuous, called Trot Valley
