Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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QUID, n.1 A variant spelling of cweed, ne.Sc. form of Cood, n.1, cud (ne.Sc. 1967). See P.L.D. § 128.Abd. 1873 J. Ogg Willie Waly 56:
The nowt their quids are chawin In yon verdant gowany park.