Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MOTHER, v. To crumble, fall away piecemeal (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[Prob. a variant form of moulder, Muilder. Cf. Mowther, shouther s.v. Shouder, Sowther and P.L.D. § 106.]
