Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KJÖT, n. Also cuit. Sh. form of Eng. cud (Sh. 1960). See Cood, n.1, cuid. [k(j)øt]Sh. 1899 Shetland News (30 Dec.):
Shü aets an' shows [chews] da kjöt da sam' as öswil.Sh. 1958 New Shetlander No. 48. 21:
Da coo laeves showin on her cuit.