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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ATHEEN, ATHIN, prep. Above. Reported by correspondents Mry.1 1925, Bnff.9 c.1927, Abd.5 a.1932. [ə′θɪn]Abd.(D) 1915 H. Beaton At the Back o' Benachie 23:
It's a winner tae me she didna rin up atheen th' bed redder nor face him.
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