Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EACHER, Eycher, n. A small quantity, a drop, a very small piece (Mry. 1916 T.S.D.C. II. 43; Mry.1 1928). [′içər]
[A variant of Aicher and Acker, q.v. For similar transference of meaning see Corn, n.1, 2, and Curn, n.1]
