Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELBEVAR, v. To puzzle; perplex; to be unable to decide.Abd. 1852 A. Robb Songs 165:
I ken'd a chiel had twa sweethearts together, . . . An' whilk to tak' he fairly was belbevar't.
