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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Skitand,) Skyttand, ppl. adj. [Skite v.] Afflicted with diarrhoea, incontinent. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 194.
It is wittin How, skyttand skarth, thow hes the hurle behind
