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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ATAE, ATOO, prep. and adv. To, right over (to the place indicated); close.Ork. 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. Glossary:
Atae — unto.wm.Sc. 1887 Jam.⁶:
Atae, atoo . . . “Come in atae” i.e. come in towards (the fire). . . . “Draw the door atae,” draw the door close.