Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STIN, v. To give a long-drawn-out grunt or groan, as a sign of repletion after food, only in phr. stinnan wi' fill (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1971). See also Stunyan. [′stɪn(j)ən]
[Norw. dial., O.N. stynja, to groan, pant hard. The word is also found in Yks. dial.]
