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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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¶UNCHIE, n. A little bit, a small amount, used adv. in quot. = slightly, somewhat.Abd. 1931 D. Campbell Uncle Andie 23:
A'm mair nir a wee unchie tribbled as tae fat waits Shiela at the big hoose.
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