Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MISFIT, v. Also misfet. [mɪs′fɪ̢t] To offend, to incur the displeasure of (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 288; Bnff., Abd. 1963). Hence ppl.adj. misfitted, -it, offended, displeased (Abd. 1963). Cf. fittit s.v. Fit, v.2 and Miscomfit.Abd. 1880 W. Robbie Glendornie xvi.:
The Dominie was unusually cross. Something had “misfitted” him at the commencement of the day's proceedings.Abd. 1923 R. L. Cassie Heid or Hert x.:
The first time Knowies wis dour an' quaet — ye ken his wye fin he's misfittit.
