Obs. exc. dial. [Of obscure origin.] Confused; giddy.
1599. Bp. Hall, Sat., IV. i. 158. While hee lies wallowing with a westie hed And palish carkasse, on his brothel-bed.
1674–91. Ray, N. C. Words, Westy, dizzy, giddy.
1867. Cornh. Mag., XV. 741. He’s a bit westy by times is Ashford.
1881. Evans, Leicest. Gloss., s.v., My head’s very westy and bad.
