Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEARD, n.2, in phr. put one's beard in a bleize, put one in a great rage.Sc. 1818 Scott Rob Roy xiv.:
Forbye, there was something said about ane Campbell. . . . And this put MacCallummore's beard in a bleize.
