Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1893
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‡STUMPER, v., adv., n.
I. v. To walk with a clumsy, heavy or hobbling step, to stump (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 185; Bnff., Abd. 1971). Ppl.adj., vbl.n. stumperan, -in (Ib.).
II. adv. With a clumsy hobbling gait, lifting the feet high and setting them down again heavily (Gregor).
III. n. 1. An awkward, stumping or hobbling gait (Gregor).
2. A person who walks so, a stupid, shambling person (Ib.); a young child that has just learned to walk.Lnk. 1893 J. Crawford Verses 11:
Wee Dod is the bauldest young stumper That e'er had the use o' twa feet.
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