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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhid,) Quhyd, n. [Only Sc. Cf. ON hviða a squall, OE hwiða masc., hweoðu fem., a breeze, also Quhidder n.] A squall, blast of wind. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i 233.
The wind, with mony quhyd [: hyd] Maist bitterly thair blew
