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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1614-1658
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(Weitie,) Weytie, Wittie, adj. [Weit adj.] Wet, rainy. —1614 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 218.
Ane extraordinair cauld, wittie and windie somer 1658 Nicoll Diary 222.
The crop wes verie pure, be ressoun of the spring tyme, quhilk wes verie cold and weytie
