Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1862
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ANNET, n. The eider duck, Somateria mollissima (Abd. 1975). Also ‡ennet (Abd. coast 1950 (per Abd.27)). Cf. also stock annet s.v. Stock, n.1, 17. (4).ne.Sc. 1862 Fraser's Mag. (Feb.) 154:
A pair of huge "annets,'" that look very white and stately on the tawny water . . . a sharp report is heard. . . . The grey eider splashes away seaward, but the drake lies still and motionless.
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