Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEYD, n. Buchan (coast) pronunciation of bed. See P.L.D. § 132. [beid]Bch. 1891 J. Forrest in Buchan Field Club II. 13:
Noo, dosh, oor dowg's doying. He's loying at back o' beyd, crying “Bow-wow,” for a hoddock.
