Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GEDDY, n. “A Yetholm name for the hare” (Rxb. 1915 G. Watson Nat. Hist. Lists ii.).
[Phs. from a hypocoristic form of Gideon, a not uncommon name in the Borders.]
