Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GATELINS, GAITLINS, adv., prep. Cf. Gatewards.
I. adv. Directly, straight; with to: in the direction of.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 96:
An' mair attour his mind this monie a day, Gatelins to Nory there my lassie lay.s.Sc. 1857 H. S. Riddell Psalms cxix. 5–6:
Och that my wayes wer mæde gatelins til keepe thy staatutes!
II. prep. Towards (Abd. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems, Gl.; n.Sc. 1825 Jam.).s.Sc. 1858 H. S. Riddell Song of Solomon vii. 4:
The towir o' Lebanon, whilk luiks gaitlins Damascus.
