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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MANE, n.2 The top of a sheaf of oats.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (22 Oct.):
I poo'd twa traikin' rips oot o' da mane o' a sheaf.

[Appar. a fig. usage of mane, of a horse.]

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