Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHINYAN, ppl.adj. Whining, whimpering, esp. of a dog (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Appar. from Eng. whinny, used occas. of other animals than horses.]
