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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1450-1452, 1513-1536
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(Quhrine,) Quhryn(e, n. ? Also: ruyne. [f. Quhrine v.] A squeal, growl, whine or cry. — c1450-2 Howlat 910 (A).
He bad tham rebaldis orere With a ruyne [: syne] 1513 Doug. vi xvi 35.
The byrsit baris and beris in thar styis Roryng all wod with [Ruddim. furth] quhrynys and wild cryis 1513 Ib. x xii 48.
Lyke to the strenthy sangler or the bor, Quham hundis quest with mony quhryne and ror 1536 Lynd. Answ. Flyting 60.
Bot to indyte how that duddroun wes drest, Drowkit with dreggis, quhimperand with mony quhryne
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