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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶KAN, conj. Nonce variant of Gin, conj.² The language is pseudo-Highl. Sc.Abd. c.1700 New Bk. Old Ballads (Maidment 1885) 10:
Noganes full of hacket kaile, And fow kan that was dainty.