Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHA-HUP, int. A call to a horse to move off (em. and s.Sc. 1974) or to the right (Ayr. 1974).s.Sc. 1904 Border Mag. (Feb.) 29:
He grasps the reins, springs nim'ly up, And to his horses cries, “Wha-hup!”
