Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SINGNAR, n. A Sh. sea-taboo term for a clergyman (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.).
[Norw. signar, one who blesses, from O.N. signa, to bless, cogn. with Sain.]
