Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1865, 1926
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YOUNKLIN, n. A young person, youngster. Used attrib. and fig. in first quot. = youthful, newly-born.Gsw. 1865 J. Young Pictures 48:
Wi' snaw he drapes the earth To grace the younklin' towmond's birth.Abd. 1926 Abd. Book Lover V. iv. 102:
Oot he sleely lowsed his pack While the younklins roun' 'im thrang.
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