Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GIE, v.2 To pry (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 225). Hence giezie, n., “a person fond of prying into matters which concerns him nothing” (Ib. 226). [gi:]
[Of unknown origin. Giezie is strictly an adj. formation.]
