Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1937
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WYND, n.3 Also wynd(e). Only in phr. frae end to wyne, from end to end, completely (Ayr. c.1930; Uls. 1953 Traynor).Cld. 1825 Jam.:
A ridge is said to be ploughed frae end to wynd, when completely tilled; a field of corn is said to be shorn frae end to wyne, when all cut down.Uls. 1937 S. MacManus Bold Blades 29:
I had, every morning of a thousand, scudded from end to wynde of Cluanboran.
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