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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Apin, Appin, a. Also: appen, apne, appne. [Later form of Opin a., with usual change of o to a before p. Cf. Apinv.] Open. 1531 Dunferm. B. Reg. 362.
The said abbot and convent … ar contentit that thir sex stairs fallowing be left appin 1549 Compl. 57/14.
Helytropium … hes the leyuis appin as lang as the soune is in our hemispere Ib. 60/9.
He sal be fundin dede, and his ene appin 1554 Grant Chart. 114.
Caus hir be … kepit fra appin wrang or iniwris 1596 Dalr. I. 93/19.
A schorte cote of woll, with wyde and apne sleiues Ib. II. 143/2.
Al was cum till appne weiris