Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETUIK, v. Sc. pa.t. for Eng. betook. [bə′tyk m., s. and In.Sc.]Per. 1802 S. Kerr Poems, etc. 76:
Wi' deeent skair we war content, An' syne betuik us to the bent.
