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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Putter, -ar, Sc. var. of Pit(t)ard n., a petard, a small cannon. —1646 Dumfries Treas. Acc. MS 21.
To Thomas Andersone for bringing out the twa cannons & the putter out of the water c1650 Spalding I 297.
He had … six puttaris or schort peices of ordinans
