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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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.

[Meaning and orig. obscure. The word is not found elsewhere and may represent a deformation and misuse of sanhedrin.]

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