Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RIFLER, n. A rifleman, a member of the Volunteers, the organisation which preceded the Territorial Army (Rxb. c.1888 — 1908 Watson W.-B.).
