Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHIMEE, n. A straw rope (Sth., Rs., Inv. 1970); a rest for a creel on a fishwife's back consisting of a wisp of straw or the skirt rolled up round the waist (Rs. 1921 T.S.D.C.). Cf. Escorn. [′ʃɪmi]
[Scotticised form of Gael. sìoman, a straw rope.]
