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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sinteir, Syntir, n. [Nonce, appar. f. OF senter, sentier (1080 and 12th c. in Larousse).] A path, track or narrow way. —c1590 J. Stewart 176/4.
To me … quhois spreits vas reft From all the syntirs of my troublit hart c1590 J. Stewart 210 § 40.
I arryuit in ane sinteir small Quhair elresche esks vas creulland to and fro
