Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1809
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¶SANTRIN, n. ? A collection, gathering.Ayr. 1809 W. Craw Poet. Epistles 45:
Mony a hellish fiend was there, Wi' brunies, spunkies, pair by pair, An' water kelpies 'yont compare. A fearfu' santrin.
