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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HINT, v.3, n.3
I. v. 1. To throw a stone in a peculiar way by striking the hand holding the stone sharply against the thigh before letting the stone go (Cai. 1902 E.D.D., Cai. 1957). Cf. Hainch.
2. To twist or sprain (Cai.3 1931).
II. n. A twist or sprain (Cai. 1957).
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"Hint v.3, n.3". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 24 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hint_v3_n3>
