Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GAINTER, v. “To use conceited airs and gestures” (Upper Cld. 1825 Jam.). Hence gainterer, “one who puts on conceited airs” (Ib.).
[Appar. a variant of gainder. s.v. Ganner, with extended meaning.]
