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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GIE, n. “A knack, a facility of doing anything” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.); “natural ability; a correct manner of behaviour or of carrying out something” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [gi:]
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"Gie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gie_n>
