Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†AIGHINS, n.pl. (See quot.)n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
What is owing to one; especially used as denoting demerit. When one threatens to correct a child, it is a common expression, “I'll gie you your aighins.”
