Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶REQUIT, n. Sc. usage: requital, compensation.Sc. 1786 Burns To J. Smith vi.:
The star that rules my luckless lot, Has . . . damn'd my fortune to the groat; But in requit, Has blest me wi' a random shot O' countra wit.
