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Souther, Sowther, adj. [ME and e.m.E. souþer (c1290), southir (15th c.), OE súðera, compar. of súð.] The more southerly of two places or points. Also in the place name Sutherland, see Black Surnames, s.v. Sutherlan. — 1561 Reg. Dunferm. 438.
Blair bothe norther … Blairnebothie souther c1646 Craufurd Edinb. Univ. fol. 67.
Betuix the sowther jamb of the great old lodging and the stair of the new hall 1646 Dunferm. Kirk S. 19.
9th Quarter—Crocegaittes,—Fods,—norther and souther [etc.] 1682 Retours I Inq. Spec. Fife (1205).
Terris de Lumphinnane Souther et Norther