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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Shanie, n. (Cf. later Sc. dial. Shangie ‘a cleft stick put on a dog’s tail by way of mischief or to frighten him away', (SND), etc., of unknown origin, perh. a by-form of Chaine n. or Chenȝe n.) —1670 Lanark B. Rec. 192.
Injurie done be hir to the minister in putting on ane shanie upon his cloack behind his back in scorne and derissione
