Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡KITTER, v. Of a sore: to fester, inflame, gather pus (Slk. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1960).
[Variant form of obs. Eng. quitter, id., of doubtful orig.]
