Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HUMOUR, n. See also Uimor, Eemir. Sc. usages, also in Eng. dial.:
1. Matter or pus from a wound or sore (Sc. 1902 E.D.D.). Gen.(exc. w. and sm.)Sc.; a skin eruption (Abd., Kcd., Rxb. 1957).
‡2. A feeling of resentment or ill temper (Ork. 1957).Gall. 1707 Session Bk. Penninghame (1933) I. 198:
He uttered indecent expressions of Margaret Herron . . . which he had no ground for but only his passion anent some humour about eating of corn.Mry. 1803 R. Couper Tourifications II. 139:
The little cobweb which unthinkingness and humour had spread over our friendship.
Hence humourish, liable to feel resentment, surly.Fif. 1721 Abd. Univ. Review (Spring 1957) 7:
The children of the colliers whom they wished to avoid as “humourish . . . and ill natured.”
†3. Feeling or opinion (upon something) (Per. 1902 E.D.D., rare).Ags. 1891 Barrie Little Minister xvii.:
Thank you kindly, Tammas, for your humour.
