Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GIMSE, v. "To toss the head; used of a girl who is rather flighty and disdainful or of a restive, lively horse: gen. in pr.p.; e.g. 'gaan gimsan along'" (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [gɪms]
[Norw. dial. gimsa, Dan. gimse, id. (of horses).]
