Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶LIGHTERS, n.pl. The blinkers of a horse's bridle.ne.Sc. 1828 P. Buchan Ballads I. 128:
Ye'll take the bridle frae his head, The lighters frae his e'en.