Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GABER, n. “A lean horse. one so frail as to be scarcely fit for service” (Slg. 1808 Jam.).
[Voiced variant of Caber. n., 6. (2).]
