Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KAKER, n. A misprint for kaber s.v. Caber, a beam, rafter.Per. 1766 A. Nicol Poems 38:
Confin'd at home, wi' churlish want, The sooty kakers do me daunt.
