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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCLAMMER, v.1 Also sclamber, sklammer. Sc. variants of Eng. clamber (Abd., Kcd., Slg., Fif., Ayr., Slk. 1969). See S, letter, 5. Sc. usage: to wander about in idleness (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 159). [′sklɑmər]Fif. 1832 Fife Herald (18 Oct.):
To pu' the blaeberries we aften hae sclambered, Among the high rocks on yon wild rugged brae.Ags. 1848 Feast Liter. Crumbs (1891) 47:
I'd sclammer up yon hill, and frae its tap look doun.Sc. 1896 Stevenson W. Hermiston iv.:
We just have to sclamber and tumble.
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