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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIT, v.4 (See quot.) [bɛt]Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bait, to drive away intruding animals by shouting, inciting a dog to chase them, or other suitable means.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
“B[ait] apae them” (cows, etc.) — i.e. frighten them away.

[O.N. beita, in sense of to hunt, chase — set (dogs) on (Zoëga). The above usage is similar to but not identical with St.Eng. bait.]

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