Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1820-1825
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MANNER, v.2 Also mawner. To mimic, to mock. Hence mannerin, mimicry, mockery.Dmf. 1820 J. Johnstone Poems 96:
Where nae tell tale echo manners. That could mock him when sae wae.Dmf. 1825 Jam.:
He's aye mawnerin' me.
