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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NOOHIN, ppl.adj. Of the wind: blowing gently. Also written noughin.Sc. 1861 E. B. Ramsay Reminisc. 9:
O Lord, we pray thee to send us wind, no a rantin', tantin' , tearin' wind, but a noohin', soughin', winnin' wind.
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