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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†ERTIENIG, adj. “Ingenious, having the power of laying plans, etc.” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
[Of obscure formation, phs. corrupt or erroneous. Cf. Airty, artful, cunning.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Ertienig adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/ertienig>
