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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Loyterar, n. (e.m.E. loyterar, -er etc. (1530– ) idler, vagabond.) —1640–1 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 84.
David Macmollan, loyterar, being convenit for saying [etc.] … was decernit … to sit … in the stockes … with ane paper on his heid beirand this device, As ane Loyterar
