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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
WHESTIN, n., v. Also whistin (Sh. 1899 Shetland News (13 May), whestion (Sh. 1928 Shetland Times (14 July) 3). Sh. forms of Eng. question (Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 138). See P.L.D. § 165 and W, letter, 7. (2) (ii). [′ʍɛst(j)ɪn, ′ʍɪstɪn]
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