Hi Frank I think its already been said but .... >From the OED Yett > gate, n.1 yat(t)e, 4-6 yhate, -et, {ygh}ett, 5-6 yet(e, 7-9 dial. yeat(t, 6- Sc. yett. {beta}. (1 pl. gatu), 2-6 gat, (4 gatte, 5 gaytt, 6 gaat), 3- gate. 1. An opening in a wall, made for the purpose of entrance and exit, and capable of being closed by a movable barrier, the existence of which is usually implied; said with reference to a city or other enclosure, or the enclosure-wall of a large building, formerly also to the bulding itself, where door or doors is now commonly employed. Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Hi list: > > On top of what Don is saying. Perhaps we are all missing a clue in not > exploring the language. What does the word "Yett" mean. We all know what > "yet" means and the other close word is "Yeti" which is an Abominable > Snowman in Tibet. Is there a Scots or Gaelic word that would give us > another > clue? > > Frank Easton > Sherwood Park, AB, CAN