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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BILT, n.2 and v.2
1. n. “A short thick man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 70).
2. v. (See quot.)Ib.:
Biltan, moving with the air of a short thick man.
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