Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶SYBIES, n.pl. “Scummings” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[The form and meaning are alike doubtful. Phs. a corruption both in sense and sound of Sype, n.]
