Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1899
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SHUN, v. Sc. usage, obs. in Eng. since 16th c.: to step aside, stand back in order to make room or let another pass (Bnff. 1970).Abd. 1899 Weekly Free Press (22 July):
There is an erroneous idea prevalent amongst country folk that they have no need to give a cyclist room to pass. Should the cyclist expostulate he is told promptly that "We're nae needin' to shun for you."
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