Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JEHO, v. Also jehoe; jehoo (ne.Sc.); jehoy, jehey (Kcb. 1919 T.S.D.C. III. 27). [dʒə′ho:, -′hu:, -′hɔɪ]
1. To give over, cease (Abd. 1911 Abd. Wkly. Jnl. (20 Jan.), Abd.27 1947, jehoo; Uls. 1953 Traynor); “to put off to a more convenient season” (Abd.4 1928, je-ho).Abd. 1889 Bon-Accord (9 Nov.) 9:
The gas we'll a' hae ta jeho.Abd. 1909 Abd. Ev. Gazette (22 Dec.):
Better jehoy't. You had better give that up.Mearns2 1925:
He jehoyd the journey or next day.
‡2. To jilt, forsake, disregard (someone) (Abd.27 1958).Bnff.2 c.1925:
Yir laad hisna been here this file; I howp he's nae gaan t' jeho ye.
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