Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHARTER, n., v. Also whaarter (Sh. 1901 Shetland News (20 April)), whartir (Sh. 1928 Manson's Almanac 187). I.Sc. forms of Eng. quarter (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 10, 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. 82, 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 40, I.Sc. 1974). See P.L.D. § 165 and Quarter, n., v. [′ʍɑrtər]
