Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PHEATER, n. ? A variant of feeter, sc. one that makes feet (of stockings).Rnf. 1835 D. Webster Rhymes 27:
His hose that ne'er saw pheater's loom. He wrought himsel for certain.
