Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEYT, v. Cai. pronunciation of Eng. bet. Also Arg.2 [bəit, beit]Cai. 1930 “Caithness Forum” in John o' Groat Jnl. (28 March):
A'll beyt ye he's landed on 'e very spot 'at Francie an' Willie plays at e' kites.
