Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DYD, n. A variant spelling of diad, a meal, repast, s.v. Diet, n.1Sh. 1897 Shet. News (9 Oct.):
A'm seen fower hungry boys 'at widna 'a' left a bane o' ane o' dem twa unpaekit for wan dyd.