Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1908, 1993
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ENT, v. To regard, look after, notice, obey, heed (Sh. 1825 Jam.2, 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh.11 1949). See also Aint, Ant, and Anse, v.Sh. 1993 New Shetlander Sep 22:
"I say lat be for lat be." he said, "Nivver ent the een at spaeks the wye his mooth staands. ... "
Hence entible, adj., obedient. Cf. Ansible, id.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A entible dog.
