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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHIM, v., n. Form and meaning obscure, as with much of McKillop's language. Poss. the meanings intended are nonce extended usages of Eng. whim.

I. n. ? A whimsical rattle-skulled fellow.Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems 34:
There I was a rantin' whim, As ever sat upon a lim.

¶II. v. ? To gad about in a capricious manner.Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems 38:
Frae Auchincruive to auld Barskimmin, O glor'ous parts for todies whimmin; The Pointers youl, then out they're trimmin'.