Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1928-1952
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I, int. Always doubled. An exclamation of denial or protest, disclaiming another's suggestion. [′ɑe′ɑe]Sh. 1928 Shetland Times (7 Jan.):
"If doo'll no say onything ta wir fok . . ." "I, I, dey'll hear naethin frae me."Sh. 1952 Graham & Robertson Sh. Dial. 19:
"Is du gyaan ta da concert?" "I, I!"
