Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VATN, n. A fresh-water lake (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)). Only in place-names as Sandvatn, Vatnabru, Vatnagert, etc. (Sh.), Watten (Cai.).
[Norw. dial., O.N. vatn, id.]