Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VAEDIK, n. Also vyaedick, vedek; also vyeadie, misprint or with alternative dim. ending. [′v(j)edək]
1. A small stream or runnel of water or other liquid, a ditch, drain or open sewer (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 266, vyaedick, 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973).Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 143:
The nettles are buried in the gulgraave o' da vyeadie of the byre.Sh. 1901 Shetland News (1 June):
Be dis time hit wis run in vaediks ta da hert-stane.
2. A splash or streak of dirt on the face; the dirty marks left by a cursory wash, a “tide-mark” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1962).
[Dim. form ad. Norw. dial. veit(a), O.N. veita, a ditch, trench.]
