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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†YOWTHER, n.1, v.1
I. n. A lever (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff 214); a push, heave (Id.).
II. v. To move by means of a lever, to push, heave (Ib.).
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