Nov. 7th, 2014

oxter

Nov. 7th, 2014 07:50 am
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oxter (OK-ster) - n., (Scot. & Ir.) the armpit; also, the arm.


Like many Scottishisms, this dates back to Old English, in this case, ōxta or ōcusta, same meaning.

And that wraps up the Scottish week -- back next week with ye regular mix.

---L.

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