Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡OUTBAIT, n. Also oot-bait, ut-, -bet. A piece of grazing-ground outside the dykes which surround the cultivable land (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1964). Gen. in pl.
[O.N. útbeit, “out-pasture,” grazing out of doors. See also Bait, n.2]
