Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AITEN, adj. Oaten.m.Sc. 1917 J. Buchan Poems 43:
Crisp aiten farles.Rnf. 1788 E. Picken Poems 19:
Nae mair, nae mair, my aiten pipe I'll blaw While risan echo whispers't far awa'.
