Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ARNY, adj. Covered with alders.Edb. 1869 J. A. Sidey Mistura Curiosa 102:
The wimplin' burn that rowin' rins And glints sae bonnilie, In arny glen, as it gangs by, Gie's life tae ilka tree.
