Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WITHER, v.2 To fret, whine, whimper (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. ? Cf. Whitter, v.2, 2., Witter, v.3, poss. partly imit.]
