Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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ANENST, prep. Over against; against, in accusation of (Sh. 1975). (A form developed from Anent, prep., adv.) [ə′nɛnst]Hdg. 1821 W. Smith Poems 96:
They wrang ye sair a fau't to ca't, On lay this charge anenst ye.ne., w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Anenst, prep. Over against: “Roxburgh Castle stands anenst Kelsae.”
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