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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PUTTER, n. A small petard or cannon of the 16th c. Used arch. in quot. from the O.Sc. source given below.Abd. 1909 J. Tennant Jeannie Jaffray 86:
We ha'e ower mony o' thir worthless billets a'ready. Ram yer putters wi' them, bit pay ye me for yer drink.