Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHATTER, n. Also shather. Sc. variant of Chatters, the pin or gudgeon on which a boat's rudder turns (Rs., Crm., Bwk. 1916 T.S.D.C.; Cai., Rs. 1970). See S, letter, 6.(1) (ii). [′ʃalpha;tər, -ðər]
[Cf. naut. Eng. chalder, id., of unknown orig.]
