Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ATHER, adv.(conj.). An obs. spelling of either. Cf. Aither.Mearns 1730 Baron Court Book of Urie (1892) 142:
There are severall acts of this Court against casting of faill or divot, ather in sward, ley, or grass ground.
