Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶DIVER, v. Irreg. variant of Daver, v., 2 (3). Ppl.adj. divert, used adv. = confoundedly.Lnk. 1881 A. Wardrop J. Mathison's Courtship, etc. 22:
I wad be divert keen.Lnk. 1887 A. Wardrop Mid-Cauther Fair, etc. 231:
Diver-my-skin, maister, if ever I heard the like o' that.
