Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PEEN, n.1 Sc. local variant form of Eng. pane, a sheet of glass (Ayr. 1742 Ayr Presb. Reg. MS. (1 Sept.); Dmb. 1817 J. Walker Poems 89; Edb. 1822 R. Wilson Poems 136; Gsw. 1877 A. G. Murdoch Laird's Lykewake 53; Ayr. 1889 E.E.P. V. 747, Kcb. 1889 H. M. Reid Galloway Folk 93, Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 45, Dmf. 1912 J. L. Waugh Robbie Doo ii., Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Rxb. 1942 Zai, Abd. 1951 Buchan Observer (11 Dec.); Sh. 1961 New Shetlander No. 42. 24; ne.Sc. 1965). [pin]
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