Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MUNDHERI, n. The number four, as used by hill-shepherds in counting sheep (Lnk. c.1900; Dmf. 1922 Rymour Club Misc. III. 108). See also Baombe, Daover, Dek and Hecturi.
[Ad. Welsh pedwar, four. See Methery.]
