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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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HIVE, n. A haven, harbour. Found only in place-names such as Stone-hive, Thorn-hive (Mearns 1825 Jam.). [hɑev]ne.Sc. 1957:
Stonehaven in Kincardineshire is still known locally as Steenhive.
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