Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRONIE, n., v. Also trony. [′trone]
I. n. 1. A rhyme, chant or metrical rigmarole used by children (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Ags. 1825 Jam. s.v. Pirliewinkie:
There is a similar tronie in Angus.
2. A long story, a rambling discourse, trifling conversation, chit-chat (Ags. 1825 Jam., Ags. 1973).
3. “A darling” (Id.).
II. v. To chatter, talk idly (Ags. 1973).Ags. 1912 A. Reid Forfar Worthies 80:
When East-Toon-End tongues were tronying round his table.
