Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1842, 1992
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GRABBIE, -Y, adj. Greedy, avaricious (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 69; Bnff., Cld. 1880 Jam.; n. and em.Sc.(a). m.Lth., Gall., Dmf., Slk. 1955). Also in Nhb. dial.Rnf. 1842 R. Clark Random Rhymes 12:
Some smooth gaun fo'ks are geyan grabby.Fif. 1992 Simon Taylor Mortimer's Deep 251:
'Noo dinnae get grabbie, Donald. Whit aboot Gille?'
