Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKALDER, v., n. [′skɑldər]
I. v. To laugh in a loud noisy manner, to shriek with laughter (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh. 1970).
II. n. A loud shrill laugh (Sh. 1970).
[Norw. dial. skaldra, to clash, rattle, peal with Laughter. Cf. Skilder.]
