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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skitter, v. [Frequentative form of Skite v. Common in the later Sc. and (mainly north.) Eng. dialects.] intr. To void thin excrement. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 486.
It skitterit, it squeillit; they startit ilk ane
