Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LILDER, v., n. [′lɪldər]
I. v. To saunter, dawdle, go aimlessly (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
II. n. A saunter, slow walk.
[Orig. prob. mainly imit. (cf. n.Eng. dial. lalder, to lounge, Lall, n.1), with freq. ending.]
