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heid
What does heid mean?
The head. Appears in many phrases like 'aff his heid' (mad) and 'use yer heid'.
"Ma heid's louping efter last night."
Origin
Scots form of 'head', from Old English 'hēafod'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'heid' mean?
It is simply the Scots word for the head. It features in many phrases like 'aff his heid' (mad) and 'use yer heid'.
How do you use 'heid'?
As you would 'head', e.g. 'Ma heid's louping' (my head is throbbing) or 'use yer heid'.
Where does 'heid' come from?
It is the Scots form of 'head', descended from the Old English 'hēafod'.
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