Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETTERMER, n. Upper classes. Cf. Eng. dial. bettermore, adj., superior, better.Kcb. 1909 A. J. Armstrong in Gallovidian 193:
Maggie was looked upon as a clever spaewife by the poorer classes of the town, while by the “bettermer” she was regarded more as an entertainer.
