Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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DOY, int. “Used in phr. Doy, doy! — spec. to a child — ‘Blessings upon you!'” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Origin uncertain. Cf. Eng. dial. doy, phs. a child's pronunciation of joy, used in Yks. as a term of endearment for a child. But phs. to be connected with Duoy.]
