Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MICHT, n. Sc. form of Eng. might, strength, power (Edb. 1791 J. Learmont Poems 12, Slk. 1831 Hogg Poems (1874) 429; Lnk. 1881 D. Thomson Musings 5; Ags. 1889 Barrie W. in Thrums v.; Kcb. 1911 G. M. Gordon Clay Biggin 9; Rxb. 1918 Kelso Chron. (25 Oct.) 2; Abd. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 63). Gen.Sc. Sc. †usage in pl.: power, influence, resourcefulness. Obs. in Eng. Cf. Maucht. [mɪçt]Sc. 1724 A. Pennecuik Collection (1787) 14:
I wan off by mights of Marie.
