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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1928
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ECHNIE, Eechenie, n. A small quantity, “a small space or piece” (Mry.1 1911 in Trans. Bnffsh. Field Club 108); cf. Aichan, n.1 [′ex(ə)nɪ̢, ′i(ə)ni]Abd.15 1928:
Meeve a wee eechenie — jist a' 'd ye'd ken.
