Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1809, 1913-1934
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BIN, n.2 Humour, mood. “Still in use” (Abd.15 1928). [bɪn]Bnff.2 1934:
The aul' lad wiz in great bin, an' sang twa sangs himsel' in the coorse o' the forenicht.Abd.(D) 1809 J. Skinner Amusements, etc. 102:
I hope it's nae a sin, Sometimes to tirl a merry pin . . . When fowks are in a laughin bin For sang or fable.Bch. 1913 W. Fraser Jeremiah Jobb 10:
Ye seem tae be in gran bin the nicht. Onybody dee't an' left ye a fortin'?
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