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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PYAUVE, v., n. Also pauv-, pyaav-; piaav-.

I. v. To be in a sickly, ailing condition, “to be done up with the heat” (Mry. 1921 T.S.D.C.), to be “improving slowly from sickness” (Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.). Ppl.adj. pyauvin, piaavan, sickly, ailing, suffering from the heat (Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 81); Cai., Abd. 1967).Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
Jock's a peer pyauvin' creater; he canna ca' breed to brose. He's aye pyauvin awa'.

II. n. In dim. form pyauvie, piaavie, an attack of sickness or faintness, a fit of nausea (Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.; Cai. 1965). Adj. pyauvie, sickly, unwell (Abd. 1967).Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 81:
If 'at man hiz a piavvie, he's sure he's gaan till dee.Cai. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
She took a pauvie (or pyaavie).