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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1656
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(Quhid,) Quhyd, v. [Only Sc. Cf. later Sc. dial. whidding a beating.] tr. ? To address (someone) in a rude or bullying manner; ? to hit or strike (someone). — 1656 Logie Par. Hist. 111.
So I did not quhyd him bot requystit him … discreitlie and soberlie
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