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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†SINTER, n. A small quantity, a grain, morsel (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′sɪntər]
[A variant of Eng. cinder, or Norw., O.N. sindr, a spark from hot metal, but the form suggests influence from L.Ger. sinter, id.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Sinter n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/sinter>
