Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAVE, n.2 Also wev (Jak.). A swivel-catch on the jamb of a door which opens outwards (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973). [we:v]
[Cf. Sw. dial. veiv, a revolving wooden door-handle. Norw. dial. veif, a crank-handle, from O.N. veifa, v., to wave, swing.]