Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1877-1956
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INNIN, n. Also in pl. An entrance, introduction, friendly reception (Abd., m.Lth., Kcb., Dmf. 1958).Lnk. 1877 W. McHutchison Poems 102:
Tae gie tae Matt a glorious innin' Tae civic chair.Abd.27 1920–56:
I couldna get an innins oniewey. Dinna lat him get an innin, or ye'll never win redd o' him.
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