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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LOOBER, n. Nonce variant of Eng. lubber.m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 261:
Him and Mr Archychok and Watty's a' awa to get claucht o' the loober.

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