Yin

Yin

YIN jɪn
Pronoun

One (not the number but referring to a person or object).

Example Sentences

"Which yin?"
"That yin over there."

Etymology & History

Scots pronunciation of "one" used as pronoun. "That yin" = "that one." From Old English "ān." Alternative to "wan."

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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