Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶VIZE, v. Appar. a variant of Feeze, to twist, screw, push in with a turning motion.Lnk. 1718 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 231:
He saw John Johnstown to have the ends of a fork upon his belt which he vized into a shaft of timber which he carried on his arm to push with.
