Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BAIK, v.2, n.2. Also beak (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.). [bek]
I. v. To roar, bellow, low, of cattle (Wgt. 1975).Kcb. 1958:
During the thunder, we could hear the coos baikin in the byre.
II. n. A roar, shout.Kcb. 1958:
Gie him a baik—give him a shout, call to him.
[Gael. beuc, Ir. béic, a, to shout, roar.]
