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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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SCAITTER, v. Sc. form of Eng. scatter. See P.L.D. § 49.(1). Rare. [′sketər]Sc. 1887 Stevenson Underwoods 94:
To fauld a scaittered faimily rings Its walcome screed.Ags. 1988 Raymond Vettese The Richt Noise 35:
Abuin, the starns,
the bonnie, bonnie starns,
scaittered like teeth.
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