Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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BITTLE, n.2 A Sc. form of Eng. beetle (insect), used in phrs. (see quot.). [bɪtl]Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Bittle. 1. As blind as a bittle (= beetle, insect), having near or defective sight. e., centr. 2. A blind bittle, a person having defective vision. w.
