Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUTHERIE, CUDDERIE, Cuthrie, adj. “Very susceptible of cold” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam., cutherie, cudderie); “fond of drawing near to the fire” (Ags. 1825 Jam.2, cuthrie).
[From Cuiter, couther, q.v., to denote one who is always hugging the fire . ]
