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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AET², Et, n. Agitation, excitement, eagerness. In phr. in a aet = very desirous or eager. [ɛt, et]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To be in a et, or cat's et, ower onyting.Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 10:
Doo's aye in a aet ta git news, an' as kibbie tae tell hit.Sh.(D) 1924 T. Manson Humours Peat Comm. 2:
Betty is juist in a aet ta geng ta Lerrick an get yon bit o furnatir.Sh.⁴ 1931.