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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EYNIE, v. To presume, think fit to.Slk. 1820 Hogg Winter Ev. Tales II. 210:
He blushed, and he faultered, and scarce dought believe That men were so base as to smile and deceive; Or eynied of him to make game.Ib. 205:
With haffat on lufe poor Connel lay lorn! He languishit for muckle and mair! His bed of greine hether he eyint to scorn, The bygane he doughtna weel bear!
