Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BÖN, v.2, pa.p. Sh. form of been.Sh.(D) 1898 “Junda” Echoes from Klingrahool 22:
A skubby [foggy] hask [haze] hings, icet-gray, An da sun is never bön seen da day.