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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
MEENIE, n. Also minnie-. A fine awl (Cai. 1919 T.S.D.C.; e.Rs.1 1929). Comb. minnietein, a red-hot wire used to bore holes (Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (10 Feb.)). Gael.
[Gael. minidh, an awl. The second element in the comb. is teine, fire.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Meenie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/meenie>
