Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825-1864, 1928
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AFFTAKIN(G), n. Mocking, "taking off." Gen.Sc.Bnff.2 1928.Fif. 1825 Jam.2:
Afftakin, the habit or act of taking off, or exposing others to ridicule.Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto Tammas Bodkin xvi.:
I cud thole their jeerin' an' aff-takin' nae langer.
