Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STIRN, v. To become stiff with cold, to be chilled or frozen (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.), to shiver. [stɪrn]Sh. 1877 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 6:
Sittin' stirnin ipa da cauld ebb stanes last nicht.Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 22:
Da stirnin young baes staand and njoag Among da shurg.Sh. 1951 New Shetlander No. 27. 6:
“Whaar is it, whaar is it?” axed da kraa, stirnin.
