Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 2005 (SND, online supplement).
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MOAN, n. In phr. that moan's soon made, You weren't as upset as you first pretended. (Ayr. 2000s).Edb. 1988:
Gaun tae a disco? Well that moan wis sin made! (said to her nephew shortly after his girlfriend had broken their engagement)
