Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CEET, v. Also ceete. Sc. forms of Eng. cite. See P.L.D. § 45. [sit]Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck xiv.:
I wonder ye dinna ceete me too for nippin' Jock Graham's neck. s.Sc. 1838 Wilson's Tales of the Borders IV. 343:
There, noo, ye're regularly ceeted.
