Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PININ BLOCK, n. comb. ?Fif. 1887 G. Gourlay Old Neighbours 44:
Kirsty, rax me the pinin' block . . . there'll never be a livin' soul ta'en oot o' Anster Kirkyard in my time.