Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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ATWIXT, prep. and adv. A hybrid form occurring in Sc. as in Eng. dial. = betwixt. For the characteristic Sc. forms see Atweesh.Sc. 1838 Wilson's Tales of the Borders IV. 275:
So ye can e'en settle the business atwixt ye.Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Atwixt, prep., between; betwixt.
