Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SUNNIN, n. Reduced form of something (I.Sc. 1971). [′sʌnən] Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 8: Sheu seun heard sunnin waur. Ork. 1904 Dennison Sketches 23: Gloweran' as gin sheu been gloameran' efer sunnin'.
