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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1786
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†DOWNAN, n. A green hillock.Ayr. 1786 Burns Halloween i.:
Upon that night, when Fairies light, On Cassilis downans dance.
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