Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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'HAUDEN, pa.p. An aphetic form of Eng. beholden, Sc. behauden (see s.v. Behaud). Cf. obsol. Eng. holden.Hdg. 1892 J. Lumsden Sheep-Head 122:
She'll be 'hauden unto none — Whether freend or fae!
