Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAIDEN, adj. Also wa(e)den. Soft , supple, flaccid, wanting firmness (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., waeden, Sh. 1973).Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 14:
Hit fans my sheek an my waden hair; Hit plays wi da die o da peerie waves.
