Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TE-HENT, prep. Also t'hent. Behind (Kcd., Ags., Fif. 1972).Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 3, 46:
The stanes they fell thro' the roof afore the tae coo an' te-hent the tither. . . . Crouching t'hent the Nuckle Rock.