Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KUTER, v. Also cuter. “To converse in a clandestine way, with appearance of great intimacy” (Sc. 1825 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial.
[A variant of Cuiter, 2., to coax, wheedle.]