Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CAISSERED, ppl.adj. ? Discarded, cast off.Slk. 1894 J. Bathgate Aunt Janet's Legacy 91:
Her aunt at Selkirk has sent her a white caissered cap and tippet.
[Poss. from E.M.E. casseir, casier, etc., variants of Eng. cashier, to discharge from service, dismiss, discard, do away with, occas. used of clothing, Du. casseren, Ger. kassiren, id.]