Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AISLE-TUITH, AIZLE-TOOTH, n. A molar tooth. [′ezl′tyθ]s.Sc. 1887 Jam.6:
Aizle-teeth, pl.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 11:
Aizleteeth — The double teeth, the grinders.w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 41:
Aisle-tuith, also aizle-tooth.
