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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ADNASJUR, n. A large wave, or waves, coming after a succession of lesser ones. (Only Sh.) [ɑdnə′sjur]Sh. 1914 Angus Gl. 9:
Adnasjūr.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He's comin' on a adnasjur again.Ib.:
A adnasjur sea.
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