Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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KEATHER, n. A variety of autumn pear.Cld. 1802 W. Forsyth Fruit Trees 91:
Keather, a Clydesdale Pear, of middling size, and oblong shape, its juice agreeable.
[Poss. a local variant of the Lnk. placename Cadder.]
