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† ˈvivda Orkney and Shetland dial. Obs.
Also vifda.
[perh. ad. ON. vǫðva (nom. vǫðve, -vi) muscular flesh.]
(See quots.)
a1688J. Wallace Descr. Orkney (1693) 94 Vivda, Flesh dried in a Skeo without being salted. 1809A. Edmondston State Zetland Isl. x. II. 49 They seldom salt their meat, but either smoke it in the house, or dry it in the air. When preserved in this latter manner, it is known by the name of vivda. 1821Scott Pirate xxx, Here, Laurie, bring up the vifda. 1822Hibbert Descr. Shetl. Isl. 470 Vivda, or unsalted mutton, hung up in their buildings until it was hardened and dried, is no longer known. |