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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ASTIT(E), adv. Rather, sooner.Lnk., Ayr., Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
“I would astit rin the kintry,” I would rather banish myself. “Astit better,” rather better.

[As + Tit, q.v. = quickly. O.Sc. alstyte. From O.N. titt, neut. of titr, tiðr, adj., frequent; Norw. and Sw. dial. tidt, quickly.]

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