Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOTHERER, n. “Annoyance” (Abd.2, Fif.10 1935). [′bɔðərər]s.Sc. 1835–1840 J. M. Wilson Tales of the Borders (1857) VIII. 259:
Winna that be a botherer?