A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Baitit, Batit, ppl. a. [f. Baitv.] Baited with dogs. —?1438 Alex. i. 2853 (richt as it war ane baittit bair). 15.. Christis K. 211 (quhen thay had berit lyk baitit [M. batit] bulis). c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 611 (birnand as baitit bair).
