Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BENLIN, n.2 (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Benlin, definite area at sea, esp. fishing-ground; what b[enlin] are ye been at? also boundary of a fishing-ground, de b[enlin] o' de grund.