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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HÜIST, n. Also †huisk; huish (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. Add.).
1. A heap (Upper Cld. 1825 Jam.).
2. An overgrown and clumsy person (Ib.); an ungainly woman of small stature and slovenly or dirty habits (Rxb. Ib.).
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"Hüist n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/huist>
