A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Writhneb, n. [Writh(e v. and Neb n. 2 b.] The name of a pig: ‘Twist a snout’. —a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 162.
Mony … bore And mony galt … Gruntillot and Gamald Wrotok and Writhneb


