Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1952-2001
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OPEENION, n. Also opinyan; opingan (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxi.), -gin (Abd. 1891 J. Leatham Ancient Hind 6), -gon (Abd. 1865 G. Macdonald Alec Forbes xli.); -yon (wm.Sc. 1837 Laird of Logan II. 111). Sc. forms of Eng. opinion (Kcb. 1893 Crockett Raiders xvi., s.Sc. 1897 J. C. Snaith Fierceheart 42; Arg. 1920 H. Foulis Vital Spark 37). Gen.Sc. Hence opeenionated, opinionated (Kcb. 1893 Crockett Stickit Minister 81). [ə′pinjən, ə′piŋən]Ork. 1952 R. T. Johnston Stenwick Days (1984) 39:
"That's thee opeenion. I think different. ... " Sc. 1994 Scotsman 1 Oct :
Scots Tung's opeenion is that, whitivver seestem is the ootcome, ... Uls. 2001 Belfast News Letter 29 Dec 16:
Tae tell ye in my ain opeenion whut advantages they wur tae gruwin up in this kin' o'surroundins I wud hae tae sey the wur monny.
