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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scruntit,) Scrountit, ppl. adj. [f. or f. as Scrunt n.] Shrivelled, stunted. —1583 Sempill Warning xv 2.
Quhait is ane king without his lordis about him Bot as ane scrountit trie that vantis the granis
