Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SMOITY, n. Also smoiti (Jak.). A woollen nightcap (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Phs. a dim. form from Norw. dial. smott, a finger-stool, with jocular extension of meaning, poss. in taboo usage.]
