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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TARETATHERS, n.pl. Tatters, shreds, rags.Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
Tam got naething for his fechtin', but his coat into taretathers.

[Prob. a comb. of Tear, v., + tatters.]

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