Wiktionary
ithand
a. 1 (context Now chiefly dialectal Northern England Scotland English) industrious; assiduous; continually busy; diligent. 2 (context Now chiefly dialectal Northern England Scotland English) plodding; constant; continual. 3 (context Now chiefly dialectal Northern England Scotland of mental or moral qualities English) conscientious; considerate; watchful; careful; attentive. 4 (context Now chiefly dialectal Northern England Scotland usually of weather English) continuous; persistent.