Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡INBU, n., v. Also innbø (Jak.); imboo. [ɪn′bu, ɪn′bø]
I. n. A welcome, a kindly or hospitable reception (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 113, imboo, 1914 Angus lt., in′bu, Sh. 1958).Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.:
I'se warrant ye didna get muckle inbü.Sh. 1932 J. Saxby Trad. Lore 121:
The bridegroom offered the “inbu” glass (the welcoming glass) and the bride added a bit of cake.
II. v. To welcome, greet hospitably (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), innbø).Sh. 1908 Old-Lore Misc. I. vi. 228:
“Inbu da fremmd” was the sacred duty of the hearty old Udallers.
