Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1728-1820
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BANTER, v. To rebuke, scold, drive away by scolding.Sc. 1728 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) II. 44:
The humble Reptile fand some Pain Thus to be banter'd with Disdain.Sc. 1820 Anon. Dialogue between Maggy and Janet 10:
I believe he darena for clipock his wife, wha's element is to banter a' the beggars frae her door.Cai. 1774 Weekly Mag. (13 Oct.) 79:
I hae kend my auld masters banter thieves and threaten to herry them.
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