Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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‡QUADER, v. Also quadre. [′kwɑdər]
1. To make square, to quadrate (Abd. 1825 Jam., Abd. 1914). Obs. in Eng. since 16th c.
2. Fig.: to agree, be harmonious, “get along” (Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C., Abd. 1967).Abd. 1847 Gill Binklets 43:
But when the young pouts to travel began, I made it a point wi' the brats for to quader.Abd. 1920 A. Robb MS. vii.:
Bide a wee, man, and we'll maybe quader yet.
