A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Efter, a. [ME. after, aftyr, OE. æftera, f. æfter After adv.] a. Coming later, subsequent. b. Lying behind, posterior.For examples see Efter-clame, -clap, -cum, -cummar, -denner, etc.
