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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smatscheit, Smatchart, n. Also: smatched, -et, -er. [Also in the later dial.; of obscure origin.] A term of abuse: An insignificant, contemptible person. Also attrib.1584 Sempill in Sat. P. xlv 996.
Bot ay the mair this smatcher gettis, The closser garris he keip the yettis a1605 Montg. Flyt. 473 (H).
Where that smatched [T. serpent] hade sucked, so sair it was to shed it a1585 Polwart Flyt. 623 (T).
For schismes, and symonie, that smachart [H. smatched] wes schameit a1585 Polwart Flyt. 692 (T).
The clene contrarie, smachart [H. smatched], salbe seneattrib. 1583 Perth B. Ct. 16 April.
Adame Brusone callit him drukin knaiff and smatscheit knaiff c1590 J. Stewart 61/156.
False smatchet smaik, knaiwe, loune
