Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETEK, n. “A piece of old or poor bait that the fish will not rise to” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′betək]
[Differs from Eng. bait in its restricted use. O.N. beita, a bait (Jak.) + ek, Sh. dim. = ock.]
