Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DARK(E)NING, ppl.adj. In Comb. dark(e)ning-broad, a window shutter. See Brod.Ayr. 1725 Ayr Presb. Reg. MS. (10 Nov.):
For casements & darkening broads. Edb. 1726 Edb. Ev. Courant (26–28 July):
Brass Scales and Weights, Fastners for Sash-Windows, and Darkning-broads.