Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANT, Annt, v. To heed, attend to, obey = Anse. [ant]Sh.(D) 1916 Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr Navember 20:
Folk noo-a-days annts da press a hantle mair dan da poopit.Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 66:
Doo's no ta pit hit apo da raep. Can doo not ant me?
