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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPEELIP, n. A tall, thin person.Cai. 1946:
Thae twa loonies ir fair speelips! — Sharpfeatured, thin and tall.

[Phs. a corruption of Speerack, q.v.]

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