Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLIMMER, v. Ork. variant of Eng. clamber, to climb, struggle (up), perhaps influenced by Clim, to climb. Cf. Clammer. [′klɪmər]Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 4:
The geo wus heech eneuch, bit her sides wur a' smeuth, an' nee wey for him tae climmer.
