Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶STIDDER, v. To prop up, support, steady.Dmf. 1835 Carlyle Letters (Norton) II. 343:
He . . . straddled out his legs greatly (which seemed weak), rested on his heels, stiddering himself.
