Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YITSA, int. Used as a command to hurry up, get a move on (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [′jɪtsə]
[? Dan. hidse, to urge (a dog) on. But cf. Yite, int.]