Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KOWTER, n. A kind of boat. Cf. cowder s.v. Cowd, a boat that sails pleasantly.Ayr. 1833 Galt Poems 4:
Thrang frae the misty highland isles . . . Wi' barkened sails the kowters see.