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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VAREEZ, v. Also varies, varis(h) (Jak.); vareezie. [′vɑriz]
‡1. tr. To notice, observe (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 226, 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1893 Sinclair MS. 10:
He vareezies da glab o' da hoose wi da reek bolin tro every krahead.
2. intr. To be doubtful, hesitate (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[From Vaar, v.1, n.1, but the formation is somewhat unclear, poss. by conflation with Vertise. Cf. also Norw. vare sig, O.N. varast, refl., to be on one's guard against, beware.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Vareez v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/vareez>
