Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIDIN, n. (See quot.) [′bɪdin]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Sh.4 1934:
Bidin, on a long-line: small line, fastened to the main-line.