Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MAISIN, v. To fatigue, weary, exhaust. Ppl.adj. maisin't.Ayr. a.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) M. 5:
“Och! Sirs! I am maisin't”, said auld Kate Stewart in Lochwinnoch, when she was unco forjeskit or fatigued.