Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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DAIZZLE, v. A Sc. form of Eng. dazzle (Bnff.2, Abd.9, Fif.10 1939; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein).Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 48:
An he wus determine't tae daizzle Phaemie's een wi them.Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck v.:
For it's nought but the reid lift That daizzles your e'e.
