Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHE'T, Cheit, v. n. and em.Sc.(a) forms of St.Eng. cheat. Known to Cai.7 (cheit), Abd.2, Fif.10 1939. [tʃeit (Cai.7); tʃet ne.Sc., sn.Sc., w.Frf., e.Per.]Bnff.2 1931:
Ye winna che't me; I'm as aul's ye're anshent (proverbial phrase).
