Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GRIB, v. Of planks: in ppl.adj. grib(b)ed, grooved (and tongued), rabbetted.Ayr. 1785 Session Papers, Petition W. Cunningham (15 Dec.) 2, Proof 1:
Putting up a wooden loft. . . . Which loft was properly gribbed and nailed down to the joists. . . . The dales of the loft were guiled [sic] and nailed down to the joists. Rs. 1810 G. S. Mackenzie Agric. Rs. 76:
Gribbed flooring and joists the breadth of the deal.
[Variant of Gruip, v., q.v.]
