Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1892-1893
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VIMMER, v., n. Also vimer. [′vɪmər]
I. v. To quiver, tremble, flutter (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973).Sh. 1893 Sinclair MS. 8:
Leck da pens o' da Leddy Hen vimmerin ower her burds.
II. n. A state of trembling, a flutter (Sh. 1973).Sh. 1892 Manson's Sh. Almanac:
I wis a' in a vimer wi a undumious yewk adoon da sma o my back.
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