Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FITTININMENT, n. Concern, interference; a footing in something (Abd.4 1928).Abd. c.1750 R. Forbes Jnl. from London (1755) 31:
They wou'd na' take ony fittinniment [sic] wi' our business.Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 64:
Even my King, tho' he ware stannin' here, Nae fittininment gets in this affair.Abd. 1875 W. Alexander My ain Folk 191:
It's sae ill gettin' ony fittininment.
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