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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

RENNISH, n. A sudden crashing or clanging noise, a loud report (Gall. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 253; Kcb.17 c.1930).Dmf. 1830 W. Bennet Traits Sc. Life III. 224:
What an awfu' rennish it wad mak' i' the inside o' a kirk that has soun'in' bells i' its ceilin'!

[Orig. obscure.? Cf.Reemis and note.]

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