Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MURTHER, v.2 To murmur softly as a child, to croon (Cld. 1825 Jam.); to whimper, to sob quietly.Lnk. 1863 J. Hamilton Poems 174:
Ye speak na a word, but jist murther an' greet.Abd. 1903 E.D.D.:
Hear the bairn murtherin.
