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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1908-1929
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ANSE, ANS, v. [ɑns (Marw.)]
1. To heed, care, mind, pay attention to.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Never ans him! never mind him!
2. In pass., with prep.: to be aimed at, intended for.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
It was never ansed for him.
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