Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PERTEEN, v. Sc. form of Eng. pertain. Cf. Conteen, Manteen, Obteen, etc. Used with indirect obj. without to, now obs. in Eng. Cf. Belang.Sh. 1897 Shetland News (4 Sept.):
Da best rig o' Scots aits perteenin' me.