Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1877-1914
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AFFWINNIN, n. A festivity in Shetland, on finishing the field-work in spring or the harvest-work. (Also: afwinnin, -winnen.)Sh.(D) 1877 G. Stewart Sh. Fireside Tales, Mansie Mudjick (1892) ii.:
Whin a' wis düne, we cam' in ta get wir affwinnin.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Afwinnin-day, afwinnin-feast.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Afwinnen, a supper in celebration of the finishing of the voar [spring] work.
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