Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
WHIET, adj. Also whyat (Ork. 1927 H. C. Jean's Garden 8). I.Sc. forms of Eng. quiet (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 79, 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. 178; I.Sc. 1974). See P.L.D. §165.
