Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SYNE, n.2 A small amount of anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 436).
[Variant spelling and usage of Eng. sign, a trace or vestige.]