Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†SMIDDLE, v. 1. intr. To behave in a furtive, secretive way, “to work by stealth” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.); to hide, like a child at play or at some mischief (Kcb.3 1929).wm.Sc. 1868 Laird of Logan App. 517:
What are ye smiddlan at? ye are licking your lips.
2. tr. To conceal, keep secret, hush up, to smuggle (Ayr. 1825 Jam.); “to eat clandestinely, taking a small portion at intervals” (Fif. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 297).Sc. 1819 J. Rennie St Patrick III. xiii.:
Ye may hide the vile scurrivaig an' hiddle an' smiddle the deeds o' darkness.
