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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CA'ER, n. A Sc. form of St.Eng. caller, a visitor. Known to Bnff.², Abd.²², Fif.¹⁰, Kcb.⁹ 1938.Edb. 1843 J. Ballantine Gaberlunzie's Wallet iv.:
An' aye when the Laird charged the siller-taed cappy, That on great occasions made ca'ers aye nappy.Ayr. 1822 H. Ainslie Pilgrimage, etc. 90:
Little did I jelouse, that day, I was to hae sae mony ca'ers on his account.