Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1700-1704
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†DEWITTIE, DEWITYE, n. Obs. Sc. forms of Eng. duty.Sc. 1700 Seafield Corresp. (S.H.S.) 314:
6th Nov.: And hes given my oblidgatione and surtie for the dewittie of the sd goods.Bnff. 1704 Ann. Bnff. (S.C.) II. 178–9:
Being ane part of the schoollmasteris dewitye.
