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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhittin, ppl. adj. [f. Quhite v.2 Cf. ME and e.m.E. p.p. thwyten (Chaucer), thweten (a1500), thwitten (1532).] Whittled. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1077.
Litle luk in the house quhair the gudeman wails the bairnis meat for pieces of quhittin stiks
