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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BY-PIT, -PUT, n. comb. [′bɑɪ′pɪ̢t]
1. “A temporary substitute, a pretence” (Sc. 1887 Jam.6; Mry.1 1925; Bnf.2, Abd.2 1938). Cf. Byset.
2. “A slight repast before meal-time” (Ib.; Bnff.2, Abd.9 1938).
3. “One who has a habit of procrastinating” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 20; Bnff.2, Abd.2 1938).
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