Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHADDERS, n.pl. The iron staples in a rudder post into which the rudder is fixed (Bnff., Abd., Kcd. 1916 T.S.D.C. II., Ags.9 1927). Cf. Chatters. [′tʃɑdərz]
