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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhithering,) Whithering, vbl. n. [Cf. Quhidder v., in later Sc. dial. also = ‘to beat, belabour’, (SND, s.v. Whidder v.).] ? The act of slapping or hitting; ? a quick, sharp or forceful movement. —1661 Prince of Tartaria Voyage Cowper in Fife 6.
The palms of their hands were imployed for castanietto's which made more nimble whitherings on their breeches, than drum-sticks [etc.]
