Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†BALTER, n., v. Variant of Belter.
I. n. A jolt, a sudden start, jerk or spurt.Cai. 1829 J. Hay Poems 104:
Pale Death gat up wi' sic a balter Behint his back.
II. v. To pelt, batter.Ayr. 1790 A. Tait Poems 120:
Wi' taties I baltert her dead.
