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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡EEAN, n. Also ean (S.D.D.), ion. A one-year-old horse or mare (Abd. 1825 Jam.2, eean, Abd.15 1949); ion a one-year-old cow (Abd. 1825 Jam.; Bch. 1897 Trans. Bch. Field Club IV. 81); a horse (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.). [′iən]
[Origin obscure. Cf. Ayen.]
