Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GAMPHER'D, adj. Also ga(w)mfert. “Flowery, bespangled, adorned” (Ayr. 1825 Jam., gampher'd, gawmfert); used of embroidery (Sc. 1900 E.D.D.; Ayr.4 1928, obsol.).Sc.(E) 1936 J. G. Horne Flooer o' the Ling 60:
The fir-wud is gamfert wi brüme an' whin.