Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WINS, suff. In the direction of, towards (Ags. 1808 Jam., Dundee-wins).Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xiv.:
When Mr Bowman met him he was trottin' St Andrews wins, chawin' the bitter cud o' disappointment.