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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SNIT, n. Also snitt (Jak.), sneet. A term of contempt for a small insignificant object or creature e.g. a small cod (Ork. 1929 Marw., sneet), or a small unpleasant person (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1971). Also in Eng. dial. Esp. in phr. a snit o' a Ting (Jak.; Marw.). [snɪt, snit]
[Orig. uncertain? Alteration of Snot, n., 3.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Snit n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snit>
