Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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HERDIE-PANS, n.comb. An Ork. name for the game of Scots and English (see Scots, n., 3.) (Ork. 1969 I. & P. Opie Children's Games 147).