Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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PYTHER, n. = Pyot, n., 6. (Kcd., Ags. 1975). [′pɑeðər]
[Appar. an agent n. form from pyot used as a v., < *pyder < pyoter. See D, letter, 5., 4.]
