Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SKID, v. To look sideways, to squint (Ags. 1825 Jam.). Hence skiddie, squint, sidelong, e.g. of a look or glance (Id.).
[Poss. a local extended meaning of Eng. skid, to slip sideways.]
