Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1831-1961
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STIVVEN, v. To become stiff or numb, esp. with cold, to congeal (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1971).Sc. 1831 Literary Omnibus (26 Nov.) 23:
There she e'en lies in steevened bluid.Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (22 March):
I'm been staandin' stivnin' maistly twa oors waitin' dee.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Let me get tae the fire for I'm stivnan wi' cald.Sh. 1961 New Shetlander No. 59. 19:
Da aald wife stivvens atil her saet, Her haand rekks for her staff.
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