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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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CUITTER, v. “Of children: To make a muttering sound denoting content” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also cuither (Ib., rare). [′kytər]Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
The bairn'll suin fa' asleep; it's cuddlin' in an' cuitterin'!
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