Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1900-1934
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BEHEAR, BEHEAR'S, v. expressing surprise.Ags. 1900 J. M. Barrie Tommy and Grizel xii.:
"Behear's!" cried Gavinia.Ags.1 1934:
In Angus often "Gosh, behear." "Dear behear" also used.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 52:
Lod, behear!
