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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Heich-heided, a. [Heich a. 8; Hedit a. 2. Also in mod. north. and eastern Sc. dialects.] Proud, arrogant. — 1599 Rollock Wks. I. 374.
I had rather tak in hand to teiche ane idiote the gospell. .nor to tak ane heich-heided chylde [infra ane proud-heided bodie] that is puffed up with the pride of nature, [etc.]
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