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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1922
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¶DUN, v. To beat, thump, make a loud noise.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 9:
It jöst resoonds oot troo da open o' my puir head, da sam as ane wis dunnin' apo' a empy saut watter kig!
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