Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1914-1921
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BEIG, adj. A Sc. pronunciation of Eng. big heard in Cai., Bl.I., Bch., Fif. and Rxb. [beig]Avoch 1914–1921 (per Mry.2):
'Ee's a beig bower o' a shiel [chield or fellow].
