Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1952
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SPULDER, n. A convulsion, a heaving motion, a violent noisy disturbance (Sh. 1971). [′spʌldər]Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 101:
Next dere comes a heavy spulder, An a frush aboot da tirl.
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