Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURNOITTED, adj. “Peevish” (Mearns 1825 Jam.2; Per., Gall. 1898 E.D.D.).
[Cur-, intensive pref., + Knoit, noit, to knock.]
