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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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‡RAGHTER, n. A rafter (Fif., m.Lth., Ayr. 1967). [′rɑxtər]Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 49:
Weel may't be ca'd a slaughter; Ye cut their craig, ye flae their wame, Syn tow them to a raghter.