Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PHILANDER, v. Sc. jocular usage: to caper, cavort, dance about, prance (Uls. 1953 Traynor).m.Lth. 1828 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch iii.:
Up and down philandered the beast on its hind-legs and its fore-legs.