Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DATHERIN DUCKS, Datheron-, n. comb. The quaking grass, Briza media (Mry. 1839 G. Gordon Flora of Mry. 4, datheron-; 1916 T.S.D.C. II., datherin-).
[Cf. Eng. (mainly n.) dial. dather, to shiver, tremble, shake, and dadder-grass, diddery-docks, = above (E.D.D.).]
