Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GILDERT, n. A trap, snare. Also in n.Eng. dial.Bwk. 1899 Annals Sc. Nat. Hist. 67:
Snow Buntings, Linnets, etc., with whom they have to share the dangers of the “gilderts,” and snares, set by the boys, and birdcatchers, of the town.
