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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ATIFER, ATIFORE, n. (See quots.) [′atifər (Marw.)]Ork. 1920 J. Firth Remin. Ork. Par., Glossary:
Atifore — shame or regret at certain word or act.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Atifer, shame; in phrase, “I wad think an atifer to do that.”