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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
VENDER, v. [′vɛndər]
1. To wander (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973).
2. To turn, of the tide (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973).
3. To turn or row a boat against the sun (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Poss. two orig. distinct words have been conflated, viz. wander, Norw. vandre, and Norw. dial. vende, to turn.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Vender v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 22 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/vender>
