Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANTI-LIFTERS, n. A name given to those who protested against the minister at the communion lifting the bread before the thanksgiving.Sc. 1805 R. Forsyth Beauties Scotl. II. 520:
Hence . . . originated a schism, and the two parties were distinguished by the name of lifters and anti-lifters [N.E.D.].
