Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶LAMER, n. A thong (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[Sic, but prob. a misprint for obs. Eng. lainer, id., a lanyard, Fr. lanière, id.]