Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INSHOT, n. A tide setting in shorewards (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw., Sh., Cai. 1958).
[In, adv. + Shot, a current setting in one direction.]