Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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AYEN, n. (See Eean, and 1911 quot.)Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 45:
He fesses up ten caar ilky year, an' sells thim fin they're ayens.Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
A beast of the herd of one year old; a year-old child.
