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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SENTER, n. Reduced Sc. form of Eng. †sentery, a sentry.Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck xii.:
We canna come to handy grips wi' him, an' force him to stand senter at our door a' night.
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