Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RAMSTACKER, n., v. Also ramstalker (Jam.).
I. n. A blundering, awkward, loutish fellow (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
II. v. In ppl.adj. ramstackerin, behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner.
[Ram-, pref., + Stacher, to stagger, reel.]
