Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DRIBBIT, -ID, n. “A fall, shock of falling, blow sustained from a fall” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Ork.1 1940 gives form drivvit.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 117:
An' wi' a dribbid i' the fire. . . . Right on his dup he fell.
