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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

†DOWNAN, n. A green hillock.Ayr. 1786 Burns Halloween i.:
Upon that night, when Fairies light, On Cassilis downans dance.

[Gael. dùnan, a small heap or hill. The place in Ayrshire is still so called.]

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