Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1824, 1911-1921
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†WIBA, n. Also weeba. [′wibə]
1. A jibe, taunt, reproach.Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 64:
I've thol'd some wibas frae that tongue this day.Abd.14 1911:
She's aye lattin' some weebas at them.
2. A quick turn, a sudden swing.Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
She cam roon wi' a weeba.
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