Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SCAMBLER, n. Also skemler (Cai.). A parasite, sponger, one who scrounges his meals from others (Sc. 1755 Johnson Dict., Cai. 1934). [′skemlər]Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 274:
You may stay all Night, but you may go home if you like. It is well ken'd your Father's Son was never a Scambler.
