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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEETLE-HICHT, n. “The height of a beetle; applied to persons of small stature” (ne.Sc. 1898 W.G. in E.D.D.).Bnff.² 1934:
D'ye ken Simmie? Ay, fine that; he's jist a beetle-hicht o' a craitur, bit an awfu' veteran.