Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHATTERS, n.pl. “Iron staples in rudder post into which rudder is fixed. The word is used by fishermen all along the East Coast with varying pronunciation” (Bnff., Abd., Hdg. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.; Bnff.9 c.1927). Cf. Chadders, Chaiders, Charters and Chathers. [′tʃɑtərz]
