Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PETTY, adj. Also pettie-, pitti-, petit (Sc. 1752 Caled. Mercury (10 March)). Sc. usages in combs.: †1. pettypan, a small metal pan or mould used for pastry (Rxb. 1825 Jam., pettie-). Dial. in Eng.; 2. pettie-point, a type of stitch in sewing similar to that used in tapestry-work (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).1. Sc. 1715 Ho. Bk. Lady G. Baillie (S.H.S.) 185:
For a pittipan to ane ashet . . . 1s. 0d.Abd. 1731 Monymusk Papers (S.H.S.) 7:
Twelve white iron petty pans with a filter.
