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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WANOWN'T, ppl.adj. Ownerless, unclaimed as a possession.Ayr. 1824 Galt Rothelan I. x.:
Men of Musselburgh, ye'll forrit yonder and help your wives to drive the wanown't cattle to the town.