Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YIVVER, v. In ppl. form yivvering, in a state of great ardour or excitement, tremendously eager or agitated.Abd. 1898 E.D.D.:
I'm yivverin sair for a kiss.Abd.2 1931:
The doggie chas't the rabbit in t' a hole in the dyke, and then stood yivverin' to get at it.
