Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TYTER, v., n. [′təitər]
I. v. To babble, to gossip (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 203).
II. n. Silly gossip, a gossipy person (Id.).
[Appar. an altered form of touter s.v. Tout, v.1, n.1, formally influenced by Toiter.]
