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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

FOOTER, v. In redupl. form footer-footer, to trip, walk in an affected, mincing manner. Cf. Fitter, v., 2.Fif. 1894 A. S. Robertson Provost 133:
I like to see a man plant his feet firmly on the ground, and no gang footer-footerin' like a peacock wi' its tail spread.

[Freq. from foot.]

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