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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sandit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. sanded (Shakespeare); Sand n.] a. Inundated with sand, covered with sand by the action of the wind or sea. Cf. 1603 quot. in Sand n. 1(a). b. ? Sand-coloured. c. Of horses: Suffering from some disease or condition of the feet, ? sandcracks or splitting of the hoof. —a. 1603 Deer Presb. in Buchan Cl. IV 182.
Both kirk and kirkyard is ourcassin with the sand, and therefour Mr. David Robertson ordaint to voyce the building of the new kirk … [That stern company sitting in the] sandit [kirk are determined (etc.)] —b. 1525 Wigtown B. Ct. 164b.
Ane reid sandit sow —c. 1618 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 105.
For hailling of a hors that wes sandit in the feitt