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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GAFTER, n. A loud laugh.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 29:
Ma'nsie's wife met him at the door wi' a gafter.
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