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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skitterful, adj. [Skitter n.] = Skitand ppl. adj., Skitterand ppl. adj. a. — a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1696.
Were ye als skitterful as ye are scorneful ye wald bedryte all the house
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