Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INFIT, n. An introduction (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 88), a state of favour (with someone). Hence phr. to hae an infit wi', to have influence with, be in the good graces of someone (Abd.13 1911; Bnff.4 c.1927); in-fittan, vbl.n., influence, favour.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 88:
He's sure t' get's fairm agehn. He hiz a gey gueede infit wee the laird. . . . He hiz great in-fittan at hehd-quarters, an' gets a'thing it he seeks.
