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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1857
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DEATHER, n. One who does things thoroughly, an efficient person.m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 612:
When he taks a thing by the hand, he's a fair deather a'thegither!
[From Death, sc. one who 'polishes off' any business.]
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