Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1831
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†JEEB, v. Sc. form of Eng. jibe, to scoff. [dʒi:b]Fif. 1831 Perthshire Advertiser (20 Jan.):
He jeebs, and sneers, and criticises.