Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
VENOM, n. Also venim. Sh. usage: a spiteful, vicious person or animal, a very objectionable creature.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (21 May):
He begood an' guid up ta Ibbie an' her midder — idle venim.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 34:
I wid truly laek ta ken what oose dat venoms can be fur.
