Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKUTHER, n., v. Also skwither. [′skʌðər, ′skwɪð-]
I. n. A sharp short gale, a passing shower (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1970).
II. v. To make a stone skip over a flat surface, to play ducks and drakes (Id.).
[A variant of Scudder, q.v. Cf. also Scud.]
