Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TIP, n.2 Sc. usage of Eng. tip, a piece of special information, esp. with regard to betting, in phr. to have a guid tip o' oneself, to have a good opinion of oneself (Lth., Dmb., Ayr., Rxb. 1972).