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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1880-1925
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AMITAN, AMITON, AMETON, AUMITANT, n. (See quots.) [′ɑmɪtən(t)]Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 63:
Amitan, . . . in Caith. a "gapus" . . . an empty-headed fellow.Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 447:
An ye'r no a hair better nor him, ya muckle ill-faur't aumitant!Wgt. 1880 G. Fraser Lowland Lore 175:
"A lamentable amiton," and "A deplorable Gow," are synonymous terms, meaning one addicted to merry-andrewing.Kcb.4 a.1925:
Ameton, a person wi' but a sma' share o' common sense.Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
Amitan. A fool or mad person, male or female; one yielding to excess of anger.
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