Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶AITH, int. An asseverative exclamation, indeed, upon my word.Cai. 1869 M. McLennan Peasant Life 110, 245:
Aith! am a' maist in as muckle darkness masel. . . . Aith, I tellt him dearie.
[Reduced form of Haith, or faith.]
