Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶UNTIGHT, adj. Sc. fig. usage, of the mind: wandering, infirm. See Ticht, adj.Rnf. 1815 W. Finlayson Rhymes 27:
Like some poor bodie, in his mind untight A pale, emaciated, weary wight!
