Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†VEEAND, adj. Also veand (†Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.), veeing (s.Sc. 1837 Crawfurd MSS. XII. 326). Defective in common sense, in dotage, ‘superannuated' (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[See Veed below.]
