Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HYPE, n. “A big person of a not very comely appearance” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 86; Abd. 1902 E.D.D.; Cai., Bnff. 1957). [həip]Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 86:
“She's nae an ill hype o' dehm aifter a'.” “He's a cantakarous hype o' a cheel.”
