Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1824
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VEEM, n. A state of exaltation or excitement; the physical symptoms of this, 'a close heat over the body, with redness in the face and some perspiration' (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 455:
A person is said to be in a veem, when inspired-looking, when exalted in spirits.
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