Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABER-TAIT, AABER-TAIT, ABERTET, n. For meaning see ex. below.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A wisp or handful of straw that has been “aabered.”Ork.3 c.1915:
A small quantity of feed given to horses at night.
