Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OONWAAN, n. Used adv. in phr. waan an' oonwaan, in likely and unlikely places.Ork. 1907 Old-Lore Misc. I. ii. 63:
Dey sowt an' sowt waan an' oonwaan, but an' ben.
