Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEDIRTEN, pa.p. Befouled. Met. form of bedritten. See Bedrite.Sc. 1737 A. Ramsay Sc. Proverbs 77:
Ye have bedirten your Nest.