Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EKEN, adj. Lean, thin, meagre (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.; Sh.10 1950). [′ækən]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A puir eken body.