Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCOUTHER, v. To make a flat stone skip over the surface of water, to play “ducks and drakes” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).
[Variant of Skuther, v. See also Scud, v., 2.]
