Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CULTIE, n.
1. “A nimble-footed little beast; sometimes used as synon. with Sheltie” (Knr. 1825 Jam.2). E.D.D. (1898) says “very common” in Abd., but not known to our correspondents.
2. “Applied to the feet, and synon. with the cant term Trotters” (Ib.).
[Dim. of Eng. colt.]
