Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STILPER, v., n. [′stɪlpər]
I. v. To walk with long, awkward, high steps (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 182).
II. n. An awkward, striding gait (Id.).
[Freq. or intensive form of Stilp. See also Stilpert.]
