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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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ILL-CA'ER, n. A detractor, reviler (Sh. 1958). See Ca', v.¹, II. 2.Hdg. 1908 J. Lumsden Th' Loudons 213:
But a' his censors he could burke, Or argue owre, Tho' 'mang 's illca'ers some did lurk Made e'en Nick glower!