Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BE-CLATTER, v. To assail with loud, incessant speech.Sc. 1846 Whistle-Binkie Series I. 77:
Why sae incessantly deave and be-clatter me, Teasing me mair than a body can bide?