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first fit

nounpeople

initial entrant into a home on New Year

The person who is first to step into a house at New Year’s (traditionally the first entrant after midnight, often associated with bringing good luck).

Example in use

“Da first fit's aye welcome efter midnicht.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FURST-FIT/

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scotsolderwarm

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