Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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ITA, ITAE, prep. I.Sc. contracted forms of Intae, q.v., in(to), within. [′ɪtə, ′ɪte]Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 6:
They baith ran i'tae the byre, an' changed every steek.Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 115:
An far awa da starry hosts, Ita da aether span.Sh. 1919 T. Manson Peat Comm. II. 19:
Hed I been wi him he widna a faan ita da sea.Sh. 1952 Graham & Robertson Sh. Usage 24:
Whit's no ita da hoose, an no oot ida hoose?
