Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HILL, v.2 Also hull. With on or up, etc.: to proceed at a fair pace, to hurry (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. Add.).Abd. 1880 G. Webster Crim. Officer 101:
But he hills in owre the wud dyke — a gryte stoot, swack chiel.Bnff.2 1928:
We cried till 'im t' stop, bit he hull't on an never min't 's.ne.Sc. 1954 Mearns Leader (19 March):
If ye maun hae't — I'm hillin' on tae Aiberdeen.
