Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TANTERLICK, n. A severe stroke, a hard blow (Fif., Ags. 1808–25 Jam.).
[Poss. a n. comb. From ? Tanter = lick, a thwack.]