Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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¶MENTITH, n. A meal, a dish.s.Sc. 1897 J. C. Snaith Fierceheart 65:
For these gentlemen I'se want a mentith o' collops, an a mutchkin o' brandy.