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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ENTEETLE, v. Sc. form of Eng. entitle (Ags.¹⁹, Uls.⁴ 1950). See P.L.D. § 45. [ɛn′titl]wm.Sc. 1835–37 Laird of Logan II. 114:
There is anither observe which I think I am enteetlit to mak.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxvi.:
He's enteetled to ha'e 's wull respeckit by them 't's behaud'n till 'im for a biel' to pit their heid in.