Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CAPPER, v. “To catch, to seize, to lay hold of, in general; particularly applied to the capture of a ship” (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[See Cap, v.4, and Cape.]
