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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHEESP, n. A whisper, the smallest sound or rumour (Ork. 1974). [ʍisp]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
I never heard wan wheesp fae him aboot hid.

[A back formation from Eng. whisper.]

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