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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
EACHER, Eycher, n. A small quantity, a drop, a very small piece (Mry. 1916 T.S.D.C. II. 43; Mry.1 1928). [′içər]
[A variant of Aicher and Acker, q.v. For similar transference of meaning see Corn, n.1, 2, and Curn, n.1]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Eacher n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/eacher>