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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PATTER, v. Sc. usage: to trample (ground, etc.), beat down by constant treading (Bnff., Cld., Lth. 1880 Jam.; Ayr. 1930, Bnff. 1965). Cf. padder s.v. Pad, v.¹Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 122:
The sheep pattert a' the grun intil ae puddle o' clay.