Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NUMMER, n., v. Also numer. Gen.Sc. forms of Eng. number (Abd. 1826 D. Anderson Poems 34, 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxii.; Sc. 1880 Jam.; Rxb. 1942 Zai). See P.L.D. § 62.