Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TANTERWALLOP, n. A hanging tatter or rag, gen. in pl.; fig. a tall thin man (Ags., Per. 1972).Per. c.1850 Vagabond Songs (Ford) 180:
Wha hasna heard o' Donal' Don. Wi' a' his tanterwallops on.
