Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HOIGH, v. To move rapidly, walk or proceed at a good speed (Bwk. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 81). [hɔiç]
[Imit. A variant of Wheech.]
