Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EWENDRIE, n. “The refuse of oats after it has been fanned, weak grain” (m.Lth. 1825 Jam.2). “This is called grey corn [in] e.Lth.” (Ib.).
[For yawin (see Yavin), awn, + -ry. For inorganic d see D, 3. ]
