Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHEATS, Chits, n.pl. Sweetbread. [tʃits, tʃɪts]Sc. 1704 Account Bk. Sir J. Foulis (S.H.S. 1894):
July 27 . . . cheats and ears 3sh. 8d., herring 3sh., a map 7sh.Sc. 1706 Poor Client's Complaint in J. Watson Choice Collection (1869) i. 22–23:
Further more I have Expended Vast Sums, to wit, . . . For Panches, Saucers, Sheepheads, Cheats, Plack-pyes.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Chits and nears [kidneys], a common dish in S[cot.].
