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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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ILLWHINNERED, adj. Perverse, mean-minded, malevolent (Ork. 1958).Ork. 1931 J. Leask Peculiar People 128:
Whit tinks du, boy, illwhinnered neebors o' 'is ain waar illfain o' 'im for ha'in sae muckle siller.
