Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶DANE, n. See quot. The exact species is unclear from the description, poss. the razorbill or guillemot.Bte. 1820 J. Blain Hist. Bute (1880) 23:
Of fowls or birds abiding or coming in their seasons we have black and white diving fowl called here Danes.
[Orig. doubtful.]
