Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOX, v.2 and n.2 Used as in St. Eng. = fight with fists, but note the following Sc. usages. [bɔks Sc.; bʌks Ork.]
1. v. “Of animals: to attack with horns, to butt” (Cai.7 1935; Mry.1 1925; Bnff.12 1934). Also fig. of human beings.Abd. 1923 L. Coutts Scotch Hotch Potch 18:
A fiddler cam' rinnin' tae testify, He boxed and bored like a ram.Gsw. 1877 A. G. Murdoch Laird's Lykewake, etc. 25:
Thus, boxin' through the bangster win', I reached at length the auld kirkyairdie.
2. n. A push, a knock.Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 17:
He ga'e the door sic a box as meed a' the hoose shak'.
