Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAN, v., n.4 Also wann. Sh. forms of Eng. wane, of the moon. [wɑn]
I. v. As in Eng. (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.; Sh., Ork. 1973).Sh. 1933 J. Nicolson Hentilagets 18:
Foo shö grouws an wanns I niver kent richt, Naiter's plan is a mystery ta me.Sh. 1972 New Shetlander No. 100. 6:
Eftir da mirkness comes da licht; da mön shö wanns, an dan shö growes.
II. n. As in Eng., now rare; the act of waning (Sh. 1973).Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
I tink de'r a wan upo da mün.
