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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
ANIE, Eenie, n. (See quot.) [′ini Bnff., Abd.; ′enɪ̢ Knr.; and see Ane]Bnff. 1931 (per Mry.2):
It's a sheepie an' fat a wee eenie.Knr. 1825 Jam.2:
Anie. A little one . . . a diminutive from S[c]. ane, one.
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