Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GIBBIE, n. A moth (Dmf. 1925 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. 26).
[Cf. gibbie s.v. Gib, n.2, and Eng. puss-moth.]