Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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†FUTITH, n. Also futoth, footith, futtith (Jam.2).
1. A riot.Rxb. 1825 Jam.2:
There was a great futoth at the fair.
2. A predicament, a dilemma (Ib.); a bustle, flutter (Dmf. Ib.).Rxb. 1825 Jam.2:
He was in an unco futith.Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
In a sad futith, in a great bustle.
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