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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scalderit,) Skolderit, Skowdrit, Scouther'd, ppl. adj. [North. Eng. dial. scaldered (1796); Scalder v.] Scorched; shrivelled. —(a) c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 122.
Fy skolderit skyn thow art bot skyre and skrumple Ib. 171.
Thy skolderit skin hewd lyk ane saffrone bag 1535 Stewart 36458.
Lang he la in that infirmitie … His skowdrit skyn wes blak as ony ruke —(b) c1690 Bk. Pasquils 183.
On shoulder clap made her Mess James embrace And lick the dreepings of his scouther'd face
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