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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drewin, ppl. a. [Drive v.] Driven on shore; stranded. — 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 57.
Twa drewin cagis [= kegs] quhairof the ane of them wantit the gawell
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"Drewin ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/drewin>
