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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEPER, n. Sc. usage: a small cross-wall between the sleeper-walls in the foundation of a house, so constructed as to direct the ventilation through the foundations and dry out condensation (em.Sc., Wgt. 1973).

[From Eng. weep, to exude (moisture).]

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