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hatters, int. [perh. the pl. of hatter hater n.2, used as an oath. Cf. zounds, zooks.] An asseveration (perh. = Christ's or holy garments).
c1460Towneley Myst. (Surtees) 113 Bot hatters! I can fynde no flesh, hard nor nesh, Salt nor fresh, Bot two tome platers. [In 19th c. use in South of Scotl.] |