Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIT, v.3, pa.t. in Sc. instead of St.Eng. bit.Slk. a.1835 Hogg Tales, etc. (1837) II. 152:
Geordie bait his lip for perfect eagerness. pa.p. baiten, eaten, bitten.Abd. 1904 Abd. Wkly. Free Press (23 Jan.):
We didna ken bit wir muckle tae mith be baiten awa' or mornin'.
