Addlins

/ˈædlɪnz/ noun

Definition

A Scottish word for additional items or extras, often used historically in ledgers and accounts.

Etymology

From Middle English 'adde' (add) combined with Scots '-lins' (diminutive suffix), reflecting Scottish accounting terminology that evolved in medieval record-keeping.

Kelly Says

Addlins appear in Scottish historical documents as a uniquely creative way merchants added tiny charges to bills—it's basically an old-fashioned way of saying 'miscellaneous fees,' showing how regional language developed its own business vocabulary.

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