Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶REEPIN, n. Also reipon (Rnf. a.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) R. 17). An emaciated person or animal (Cld. 1825 Jam.); a starved voracious creature.
[Phs. a variant of Reebin, ribbon.]