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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KYATTER, n. A variant of clutter, Cluther, a heap, with vocalised l (Kcb. 1960). See P.L.D. § 93.7.Kcb.4 1900:
A woman wearing many skirts was said to hae a hantle or kyatter o' claes aboot her.
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