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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AULD FARREN, n. A nonce n. usage of Auld-farrant = shrewdness, wisdom.Peb. 1836 J. Affleck Poet Works 93:
The cuif that's bred to pick and shool Has mair auld farren.

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