单词 | scuddaler |
释义 | scuddaler Shetland.|ˈskʌdələ(r)| Also scudler, skudler. [Of obscure origin: Hibbert's explanation (quot. 1822) is untenable.] The leader of a band of maskers.
1821Scott Pirate ii, It augured well of the expedition if Mordaunt could be prevailed upon to undertake the office of skudler, or leader of the band. 1822Hibbert Shetl. Isles 560 The whole are under the controul of a director, named a scudler. [Footnote, An ancient Shetland name given to the pilot of a Scuda or twelve-oared boat.] 1888Mrs. Saxby Lads of Lunda 211 Who disguise their persons, and under the guidance of a Scuddaler, do pass from house to house entertaining the folks. |

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