Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DYFER, v. “To flatten the head of a nail before driving it” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Phs. conn. with Norw. dial. duva, to give a dull blow, to squeeze together, dyvja, idem.]
