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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AVA, AAVA, int. Expression of ridicule or disapproval. [′ɑvɑ]Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Ava, an excl[amation] of banter, ridicule, etc.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 7:
Aava! man, that'll niver dee.
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