Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1906-1950
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EFTER, v. Also effer. To "strip" a cow, to obtain the last drops from its udder when milking by going back a second time (Bwk.2 1950). Cf. similar use of after in Eng. dial.m.Lth. 1906 J. Medwin Crummleyknowe 136:
She would gang an' see tae the kye being effered.m.Lth.1 1950:
The milker may take umbrage and say, "There's nae need tae efter my kye."Arg.3 1950:
Mind an' efter the ould broon coo. She whiles hauds up some o' her milk.
