Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOMINEER, v. Sc. usage: to deafen, stupefy with loud noise or loquacity (Mry.1 1925; Bnff.2, Abd.2 1940). Ppl.adj. domineerin.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 40:
That bodie wud doumineer ony ane wee's tung.Abd.27 1949:
The wireless neist door is gey domineerin.
