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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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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.

[Orig. uncertain, poss. an irregular form of Faem, foam, q.v. The area of currency excludes connection with Feem, n., v.1]

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