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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1900-1931
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DUMFOUTTER, Dumfouther, v.
1. To bewilder, nonplus (Cai. 1900 E.D.D.; Bnff.2 1941, -foutter; Abd.27 1950; Ags. 1825 Jam.2).Abd. 1900 E.D.D.:
I dumfouttered him fairly when I said his side had lost the game.Abd. 1931 D. Campbell Uncle Andie 35:
Sic kin'ness frae ye a' hiz fair dumfouthert me.
2. To tease, annoy, irritate.Per. 1900 E.D.D.:
I tauld him his daughter had eloped, jist to dumfoutter him.
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