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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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JOOTER, n.1, v. Also jouter. [′dʒutər]
I. n. “A jolting motion, as when riding on an unevenly moving vehicle or horse” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Add.); a saunter (Ib.).
II. v. To saunter; to totter, “used of an old man unfit for much work” (Bwk. 1919 T.S.D.C. III., jouter; m.Lth.1 1959).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Add.:
Jooterin' alang the road.
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