Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TUINT, n., v. [tønt]
I. n. A pointed form or shape. a taper. Adj. tuinty, pointed, tapering.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
In a tuint, set up a tuint on, etc., a tuint o' a thing.
II. v. To purse the lips, to pout, sulk (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Altered form of Troint, q.v.]
