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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†ETT, Eet, n. Habit, custom (Ags. 1825 Jam.2); “more generally used in a bad sense as ill etts, — eets, bad habits” (Fif. 1825 Ib.). See also Ait, n.3, id.
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