Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VANDIT, adj. Also vanded. [′vɑndɪt]
1. Of a cow: having striped sides (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Cai. 1930; Ork. 1973).
2. Of socks, having been dyed in such a fashion as to be variegated in colour, = Kludet, q.v. (Ork. 1973).
[Cf. O.N. vǫndr, a wand, a stripe in cloth, Faer. vond, a weaving or pattern of cloth.]
