Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1949
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KYODER, v., n., adj. Also k(j)oder, koather (Ork.1 1941); kjod (Jak.). [′kjodər]
I. v. To caress, fondle, pet (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), to show fondness, to be ingratiating, to talk fondly (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)); to encourage by kindly words or actions, to curry favour, to caress in an insincere manner (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960). Vbl.n. kyoderin, cuddling, fondling, caressing. Ppl.adj. kjoderet, fond, demonstratively affectionate (Jak.).Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 24:
Dey wir some kyoderin afore shu slippit him.
II. n. Behaviour of an ingratiating or effusive nature, caressing, fondness (Jak.); encouragement, cheering up (Ib.).
III. adj. Caressing, fondling, effusively kind, ingratiating (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)). Also adv.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He looks very kjoder aboot her.
