Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOVEN, Dovin(g), n. A confused noise (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., doving, 1908 Jak. (1928), dovin, 1914 Angus Gl., doven; Ork. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [′do:vin]
[Presumably conn. with Doven, v., used with an active force, although the relationship is uncertain: cf. ppl.adj. 2. s.v.]
