A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Petit, Pittit, a. [e.m.E. and ME. petit (Piers Plowman), -ite, -yt(e (16th c.), F. petit, fem. petite (11th c.). Cf. Petty a.] a. ? Small in size or ? insignificant; unworthy. = Petty a. 1 or 2. b. Minor. = Petty a. 3. See also Petit-custom(e.For early instances of use as a surname, see Black Surnames.1538 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 259.
To tua lychtis in the pittit lairdner c1590 J. Stewart 132/18.
Our petit barge is not for Cleo drest
