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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†JAWTHER, v., n. Also jether.
I. v. “To be engaged in idle or frivolous conversation” (Sc. 1825 Jam.; Fif. Ib., jether).
II. n.pl. Idle, frivolous talk, chatter (Ib.).
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