Heid

Heid

HEED hiːd
Noun

Head “a’ve got a sare heed.”

Example Sentences

"Aff yer heid."
"Ma heid's loupin."

Etymology & History

Alternative Scots spelling/pronunciation of "head." Both "heed" and "heid" are used interchangeably in different Scottish dialects.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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