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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WIBA, n. Also weeba. [′wibə]

1. A jibe, taunt, reproach.Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 64:
I've thol'd some wibas frae that tongue this day.Abd.¹⁴ 1911:
She's aye lattin' some weebas at them.

2. A quick turn, a sudden swing.Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
She cam roon wi' a weeba.