Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1706, 1886-1952
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JOY, n., v. Sc. usages. [Now dʒoɪ, but earlier dʒɑe, rhyming with eye (Ayr. 1787 Burns Brigs o' Ayr 221), ply (Inv. 1865 J. Horne Poems 155), try (Bwk. 1897 R. M. Calder Bwk. Bard 61). The alternative Sc. form is Jo, n.1, q.v.]
I. n. As in Eng. and also as a term of endearment to a child or of friendly address, esp. between women (Sh. 1959). Cf. Jo, n.1 Now only dial. in Eng.Sh. 1886 J. Burgess Sk. and Poems 55:
He cam' hame wi' me laek a joy.Sh. 1930 Manson's Sh. Almanac 194:
Come doo, joy, an' shaw 'is whaur da grind is.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 75:
Hit wis a Norseman's grave, my Joy.
†II. v. To enjoy the possession of. Cf. Joyse.Bte. 1706 Rothesay T.C. Rec. (1935) II. 578:
The peaceable brooking joying or possessing of the saids tenements killne yard and pertinents.
