Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1747, 1931
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CAVER, Kaver, Kever, n. [′ke:vər]
†1. “A gentle breeze” (w.Sc. 1825 Jam.2, caver, kaver, kever).Sc. 1747 Lyon in Mourning (S.H.S. 1895) I. 330:
Soon afterwards the fog disperst by a feeble caver of north-easterly wind.
2. Fig. in phr.: to have a bit kaver in one, to be affected by drink.Arg.1 1931:
I saa Jock gaan hame the ither nicht an' he had a wee bit kaver in him.
