Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MAUN, v.3 Also man (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). To shake and quiver as a result of old age or infirmity, esp. of the head, to shake from palsy (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.). [mɑ:n]
[Orig. obscure.]