adv. phr. Obs. or dial. [f. prec. + -ins, -INGS, advb. ending.] In case, in the event that.
1691. Ray, N. Countr. Words, Anauntrins; If so be. I know not what the Original of this should be, unless it be from An, for if, and Auntrins contracted from Peradventure.
