subs. (old).—1. A person easily vexed; esp. one given to resent company sport; the diversion is called GETTING ONE OUT (or ROUND THE CORNER). Also (2) = temper; a PADDY (q.v.); Scottish = fiery, easily provoked. [GROSE: ‘A SCOT is a bullock of a particular breed which affords superior diversion when hunted; BEE: ‘A butcher’s term’].
