Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REVIN, n. A ravenous eater (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). [′re:vən]
[n. usage of Eng. raven, to be ravenous, to prowl about in search of food.]