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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swidder, Swither, n. [Swidder v.] a. Agitation; doubt, hesitation; an instance of this. b. ? Erron. for in a swidder or ? with prefixed a-, in the same sense. —a. a1689 Cleland 109.
Tho we should now the thing consider, And close the point without a swidder
b. 1685 Erskine Diary 127.
People were … in a swither, unwilling to stir untill the first ruffle was past
a1700 Mare of Colinton 765.
Since that ye withoutten swither, To visit me are come down hither
c. a1689 Cleland 93.
A pack of rogues I'm a swidder To dash some head against each other

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