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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HINNER-HEAD, n. A small or poorly filled ear of grain, applied esp. to bere (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Also hammer-head, anner-head (Ib.).
[The first element of the comb. is unstable in form and may represent Norw. dial. agner, awns (O.N. ǫgn) or hamar, seed-head.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Hinner-head n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 May 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hinnerhead>
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