Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEIZLESS, BEYZLESS, adj. and adv.
1. adj. “Extreme” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. s.v. beizless).Upp.Cld. 1825 Jam.2:
“She is a beyzless clink,” she is a great talebearer.
2. adv. “Extremely” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).
[Cf. O.N. beizle, rein, bridle. If this is the origin, the original meaning of beizless would be unbridled. Cf. also Besel, n.1]
