Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1712
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FITMAIST, adj. Also -mest. Lowest, nethermost (ne.Sc. 1953).Sc. 1712 The Tincklars Speech to The Laird of Carnwath 4:
The Eminince of Your Heroick Spirit invites me to cast my Anchor on the fitmest Bottom.
