Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TOY, v. Sc. tr. usage: to treat (a person) in a summary, careless or frivolous fashion (Rxb. 1972); with off: to dismiss curtly, send packing. Only intr. in this sense in Eng.Ags. 1880 A. M. Soutar Hearth Rhymes 95:
Wi' him ye winna be annoyed; He kens you'll nae be easy toyed.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
She toy'd 'im off.
