Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CORBIE, Korbi, v. “To speak in a harsh guttural manner” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.); to use the uvular r in speaking (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., korbi; Sh.4 1931).
[From the harsh croak of the raven (see Corbie, n., above).]
