Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶VITTA, n. A wooden bit for a horse's bridle.Ork. 1889 in Ellis E.E.P. V. 806:
Dat trot becam' a spunder soon, In spite o' vitta an' rein.
