Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KIT, int. Also kittie, kitto, kitta (Ork. 1960). A term used in calling hens (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Sh. 1960:
We would often say as children: Poor kittie! talking to hens.
