Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UVE, int. Alas, woe is me! Gael.Inv. 1865 J. Horne Poems 101:
“Uve, uve! my heart! Miss Coney, dautie, I see thee wi' a verra wat e'e.Abd. 1872 J. G. Michie Deeside Tales 77:
“Uve, uve! Oich, marooai!” ejaculated the wife.
