Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EASTERLY WATTIR, n.phr. (See quot.).Bnff. 1886 Folk-Lore Journal IV. 7:
The dulness that appears in the sea during the month of May is spoken of as “the easterly wattir”.
