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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GOUTHART, ppl.adj. Also gowdert. 1. “Affrighted, all in a fright; usually applied to those who look as if they had seen a spectre” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Cf. Goutherfow; 2. “loud and rough of speech” (Kcb.4 1900, gowdert).
[Cf. Gotherlisch and note s.v.]
