Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1914
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VUXTER, n. Also vokster (Jak.); vikster. [′vʌkstər]
1. Growth, increase in weight, the putting on of flesh (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., vixter, Sh. 1973).Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
De'r a better vuxter upo dee.
2. Posture, bearing, physique (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), esp. of a manly dignified or imposing kind.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He has nedder vand nor vokster.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
He cam in wi' a vuxter.
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