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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Geo, Gio, Gew, n. [Norw. gjaa, ON. gjá.] In Orkney and Shetland: A deep cleft or ravine. — 1617 Shetl. Sheriff Ct. MS. 42 b.
The bigging … of ane dyk about the nes … fra the geo of Nes to the dyk on the syde of the loch 1636 Orkney Bp. Ct. MS. 99.
From that doun to the slak within the park to the sea syd at the gew callit Howelay 1645 in Hibbert Shetl. Isles (1822) 594.
He … going with Sueno your husband to the gio heid … desyrit your husband to go befoir him