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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1897-1914

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ANTONMAS, ANTINMAS, n. St Anthony's Day, Jan. 17.Sh. a.1898 K. I. in E.D.D.:
Antonmas is observed here yearly as the last day of Yule-tide.
Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Antinmas. January 17, the same as Uphelli a'.

[The name Anthony takes the form in earlier Sc. of Anton, which survives as a surname in Sc. — Mass, feast-day.]

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