Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETED, v. Sc. pa.t. of Eng. betide. [bə′tɛd]Edb. 1773 R. Fergusson Sc. Poems (1925) 2:
Ah! Willie, Willie, I may date my wae Frae what beted me on my bridal day.
