Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIK, n.1, v.1. A Sc. pronunciation of beck, curtsy; reverence. [bek]Sc. 1818 Scott Rob Roy xxvi.:
When Mattie and I gae through, we are fain to make a baik and a bow, or rin the risk o' our hairns being knocked out.Abd.2 1932:
A rhyme in a girls' game: Here's my baik, an' here's my boo, Open yer gates an' lat us thro!Arg.1 1929:
He got on weel, but it wuz wi' baikin and booin tae the laird.
