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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1897-1929
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HIND, n.2, v.2 Also hynd, hinde, häind.
I. n. A skin or thin film, esp. one formed or floating on the surface of a liquid (Sh. c.1850 E.D.D., 1914 Angus Gl., hinde, ‡Sh. 1957); the membrane covering the white of an egg (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 104).Sh. 1897 Shetland News (11 Dec.):
Shü begood ta straik aff da hind o' dust 'at wis fa'n frae da bent.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A häind o' rust, a häind o' cream upo de milk.
II. v. To form a coat or film (Sh. 1957). Vbl.n. hyndin, a thin layer or covering.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De water is häindet, the water is covered with a coat of mineral matter; de kettle is häindet ower wi' rust.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A thin layer or covering, a sprinkling, a skin; e.g. of meal on porridge pot — “pit anither hyndin on”.
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