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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UNFAIN, adj. Not fond of. See Fain, adj.1, 3. Arch.Sc. 1838 Whistle-Binkie 11:
Though o' him the men were a' rede and unfain, The lasses aye leuch when they met him again.
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