Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1950-1952
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GEUP, n., v. [ge:p]
I. n. A foolish person (Ork. 1950).Ork. 1952 R. T. Johnston Stenwick Days (1984) 17:
"So wae cheust made geups o' wirsels for noathing," said Boris.
II. v. To make a fool of (Ork. 1950).Ork. 1950:
Thoo're chist tryan tae geup me wi' yir story.
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