Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GELDER, n., v. [′gɛldər]
I. n. 1. A loud, foolish laugh.Ork. 1950:
I kent it wis yin gappis be the gelder.
2. A person given to loud foolish laughter (Ib.).
II. v. To laugh loudly and foolishly (Ib.).
[Variant form of Galder, q.v.]
