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win

verbaction

to move, leave, or obtain

In Shetland usage, a verb meaning to move/leave or to obtain; also used as a past participle meaning 'gone' or 'gotten'.

Example in use

Win yersel a tay.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WIN/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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