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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†VOUN, n. A wooden box on wheels used in the drainage of coal-mines, a Veal, q.v. (Sc. 1886 J. Barrowman Mining Terms 69). Vbl.n. vouning, drainage by this means (Ib.).
[Orig. obscure. Poss. some corruption of Fr. veau. See note to Veal.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Voun n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/voun>
