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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1948

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OONWUN, ppl.adj. Undried (Sh. 1964).Sh. 1948 New Shetlander (Oct.–Nov.) 22:
Will he no win aff o' dis aert shune eneuch withoot rivin an racin, an bounglin tagedder oonwun hay?

[Un-, pref., + Win, to dry.]

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