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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SETNIN, n. Also settnin, setnen, saetnin. A lamb that is fed and housed under cover in the winter (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1970). [′sɛtnin]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (24 July):
Da young bess, an' da tings o' saetnins.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 38:
Ta see if doo wid a bocht some o' my setnins.