Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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HABBIE, -Y, adj. Stiff in motion (Lth. 1808 Jam., habbie; Sc. 1818 Sawers, habby).
[? A curtailed form from Habble.]
