Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶HAAYEZ, n. A term of contempt for a worthless person or thing (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′hɑ: jez]
[? Ork. contracted form of half-use, quasi useless.]
