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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1954
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¶MOOTER, v. Nonce Sc. form of Eng. mutter.ne.Sc. 1954 Mearns Leader (24 Jan.) 3:
Severals o's shook oor heids an' mootert: "Sic a deevil o' a nicht!"
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