Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANEE, int. A cry of lamentation. Usually combined with other interjections. Cf. Alackanee, Ochanee. [ə′ni:]Gall. 1824 “Auld Millha” in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27:
Sad wark, man — Hoch anee.Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 460:
Let us ken the warst at yince! Anee! anee! my puir wean!Kcb. 1890 A. J. Armstrong Ingleside Musings 141:
Och, och, anee! just see thae breeks, Sae dirty, ragg'd, an' torn.Uls.(D) 1879 W. G. Lyttle Readings by Robin 72:
“Mammy's — killed — de broon — chucky; cutted — aff — ur hed — oh — oh — anee,” an' he sabbid like onything.
