Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CAPERATA, n. A dish composed of remnants of meat or fowl.Per. 1737–1738 Ochtertyre House Booke of Accomps (ed. Colville 1907) 8:
(24 Jan. 1737) Supper caperata of turkey. (6 Nov. 1738) Supper a caperata of capon.
