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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scutarde, n. [? Var. of, or altered f., Schutar n. Cf. S(c)hute v. 20 (= to void excrement).] One prone to diarrhoea; an ‘incontinent’ person. — c1500-c1512 Dunb.Tua Mar. W. 92.
Ane skabbit skarth, ane scorpioun, ane scutarde behind
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