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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SIGNIFY, v. Also signafee (Sh. 1899 Shetland News (1 July)). ¶The n. deriv. signification is used as a v., id. (Sc. 1819 Scott Bride of Lamm. xxvi.). [†′sinjəfi. See P.L.D. § 110. 1.]
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