Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STAVIE, v. Also staivie, staiv(e)y. To walk in a leisurely manner, saunter, stroll (Bnff., Abd. 1971).Abd. 1891 J. Leatham Ancient Hind 14:
Jock an' me staivies awa ower tae Market Street fit.Abd. 1922 Swatches o' Hamespun 87:
A smoolach o' a carlie staviet in the idder day.Abd. 1961 Buchan Observer (14 March):
I staivey't awa' ben.
