Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HILDIE-GILDIE, n. An uproar (Mearns 1825 Jam.).
[Intensive variant of Hiddie-giddie, adv., topsy-turvey, with influence from Gild, n. For variant cf. hildegaleerie s.v. Heeliegoleerie.]
