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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶YAWTHER, n. A scanty, inadequate piece of clothing.Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 69:
The bit craeter hersel' hadna mony duds o' claes on her back, esep a thin yawther o' a rapper.
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