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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETTERS, adv. In the phrase ten betters, “ten times better” (Abd. 1825 Jam.²). Not found in St.Eng.Bnff.² 1934:
“Is that ony better noo?” “Better! it's ten betters.”