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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.
ONLYIN, ppl.adj.
1. Of wind: onshore, blowing in from sea (Sh. 1964).
2. Of persons: apt to foist one's company or one's concerns on to others (Sh. 1964).
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"Onlyin ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/onlyin>
