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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANN,¹ AAN, n. Sc. forms found in some districts = St.Eng. awn. [ɑn Sh., Ork. + an Ags., Uls.; ɑ:n Ork.]Sh.⁴ 1931:
Ann, beard of bere, etc.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Ann = awn, bristle on seed of corn (bere). [Also aan, same meaning.]Ags.² 1931:
Aan is Ags. for awn.Uls. 1924 “A.E.,” Letter in North. Whig (Jan. 12):
Anns — beards of barley (barleyanns).