Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SITE, n. Obs. ne.Sc. form of Eng. suit (of clothes). The spelling represents the pronunciation [sit], ne.Sc. form of the current m.Sc. [søt]. See P.L.D. §§ 35, 128 and Shoot.Abd. 1759 F. Douglas Rural Love 11:
Twa site of clais, one double blew.
