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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MENTER, int. An exclamation of astonishment or commiseration = dear me!Fif. 1919 T.S.D.C.:
O menter me, what hae ye been daein' wi yersel.

[Prob. a deformation of mighty, Michty, q.v.]

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