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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1915-1971
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STAMFER, adj., v. Cf. Stamfish.
‡I. adj. Obstinate, difficult to manage, recalcitrant (Abd. 1915–71).
II. v. To be obstinate or refractory.Abd. 1915–71:
Better the weak willin nor the stark stamferin. We hae nocht but twa stamferin horses to toil our grun.
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