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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡TWET, n. Also twit (Jak.). [twɛt]
1. A fatiguing spell of work (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973).
2. A quarrel, wrangle, dispute, in phr. to ha'e a twit (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973).
[Phs. ad. Norw. dial. tveta, to wrangle, dispute, tveita, to cut, chip, stir up trouble or difficulties.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Twet n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/twet>
