Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1897
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†HOIT, n.2 Also hoid, hoitt (Jak.); hoyd. A small temporary dwelling used to house fishermen when working away from home (Sh. 1881 Williamson MSS., hoid, Sh. 1897 J. Jakobsen Dial. 30, hoyd, 1914 Angus Gl.); any small mean hut or hovel (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).Also dim. hoitic (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.). Sh. 1897 Shetland News (11 Dec.):
Der shürely nane bit da puir folk here in Shetlan' 'at bide in siccan hoits as dis.
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