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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nither, Nidder, v. Also: nydder, nyddr-. [Early ME. niþeren, niþþrenn (Orm), OE niðerian, niþrian. After the 13th c. appar. only Sc., and in the mod. dial. only Sc. and north. Eng.] a. To make low, to abase. = Nether v., q.v. b. To constrict, straiten, confine, press in upon.(a) 1513 Doug. viii. viii. 41.
On ȝonder syde ar the Rutylianys rude, Nyddris [Ruddim. nidderis] our boundis … With thar harnes clatteryng about our wallis 1599 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 187.
The said gett, quhilk suld be fyftene futtis of breid in all partis, was nidderit on bayth the syddis therof … be earing of the same 1607 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 272.
The said Gabriell hes niddrit the passage fra the burne sa that laidis and slaidis cannocht pas by vthiris 1632 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 47.
Nidderit(b) 1605 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 276.
Thay find not onlie the Kingis gett to be nithered [etc.]