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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HORNA, n. Also hornoo (Ork.5 1957). A female horned animal, e.g. a ewe of a horned breed, gen. used as a pet-name. Cf. Hornie, n., 1.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 36:
I took nae mair notice, fur I wis gotten me ee apo' wir horna an' her lamb.
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