Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GIPE, Gyp, n. A smock, “upper frock or cassock; a word known to country lasses of the old school” (Dmf. 1889 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. 150; Ayr. 1909 Abd. Jnl. N. & Q. II. 78, gyp). Also gipon (Dmf. 1889 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. 150). Cf. Juip.Ayr. 1891 H. Johnston Kilmallie I. 113:
A ruddy country maiden with gyp and short petticoats.
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