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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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A'TIL, conj. An Ork. form of until. [ə′tɪl]Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 110:
I'm cried this heel half-hoor an' mair, A'til mae t'rapple's dry an' sair.