Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUIN, adj. Upper; higher. Aphetic and rare form of Abuin, s.v. Abune. [byn]Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
The buin side o' the road.
