aneuch
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of aneuch
First recorded in 1575–1625
Example Sentences
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"Hoots, haivers; I'll never believe that!" said she, scouring about the kitchen and rubbing the dust out of odd corners that were clean aneuch for the Duke of Buccleuch to take his "fower-oors" off.
From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
This was, in fact, the case; I couldna muster fortitude aneuch to break the ice, an' yet I didna want encouragement either.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III by Various
"The thing's a' richt aneuch, and sae'll be seen in the end, nae doot."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by John Mackay Wilson
"Sae speak loud aneuch, and ye'll no want siller," was his polite corollary.
From Christie Johnstone by Charles Reade
Na, na, Ayrshireman," she said; "it's maybe time aneuch as it is for you to marry Bell Mulwhulter.
From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
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