Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1887-1929
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BAIBLE, v. To drink carelessly (Sc. 1818 Sawers). [bebl + ɛ]w.Sc. 1887 Jam.6:
Baible, to sip often, tipple; also, to drink carelessly or with spilling.Kcb.3 1929:
Baible, to drink carelessly so as to spill a portion of the liquor on the breast; to drink like a child.
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