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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hyve,) Hywe, n.2 [Cf. Hyvis n.] Bannock-hyve, 'a term applied humorously and
contemptuously to the person who is suffering from a gastric derangement
as a result of over-eating' (D. Rorie, quoted s.v. Hives 3 In SND.). Bowelhyve, inflammation of the bowels. — a1598 Ferg.
Prov. MS. No. 560.
He hes the bannock hyve 1661 Black Sc. Witches 40.
Your bairne is dead of the bowellhywe
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