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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
CATTERTHRAW, n.
1. “A fit of rebellious ill-temper” (Abd. 1916, c.Per. 1909 T.S.D.C. II.).
2. “Distemper” (s.Per. 1928 (per Dmf.8)).
[Catter, see etym. note to Catterbatter above, + Thraw, ill-humour, perversity.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Catterthraw n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/catterthraw>
