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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1610

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Screinger, n. [Cf. Screenge v.1 to scour, prowl; screenger, scringer ‘one who hunts about; an energetic person, gen. in a bad sense’ (SND).] A term of abuse. —1610 Ellon Presb. 85.
Scho callit him [sc. the minister] deboshit screinger

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