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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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‡CATTER, CATER, n.¹ Money, cash (Mry.¹ 1925, catter). [′kɑtər]Mry.(D) 1806 J. Cock Simple Strains 130:
Mair hartsome days we've seen, my lad, And times far better; Whan routh o' Jobs were to be had, For ready Cater.Abd. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems 240:
He ne'er wad drink her health in water, But porter guid; And yet he's left a fouth o' cater, Now that he's dead.Ags. 1881 A. S. Watt Brothock Water 19:
With tears I'll leave my place o' birth, An' cross the sea in search o' catter.Rnf. 1790 A. Wilson Poems 63:
Ungratefu' sinner! think how aft I've fillt yer pouch wi' catter.