Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UITER, n. Also huiter. Destruction, esp. the destruction of a crop by animals trampling on it. (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′(h)øtər]
[Orig. obscure.? Cf. Urter.]