Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
AVE, AAVE, n.1 (See quots.) [ɑ:v]Sc. 1911 S.D.D. and Bnff.4:
Aave, a spoon-net, or scummer used in herring-fishing.e.Rs.3 c.1911:
Ave, is a hoop or ring of iron with a long handle attached, and suspended to the ring is a net for catching crabs, etc.
