Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SMUSTER, n. A large cluster of things (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. Eng. muster with prothetic s-, influenced by Smush, n.1, 2.]