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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WHINGE, n.2 A thrust or stab with a sword.Sc. 1826 Moss-Troopers II. ii.:
Didna Robin gie ye a whinge o' his braidsword, when he found ye kissing his wife behind the heather knowe?
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