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单词 scuddaler
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scuddalern.

/ˈskʌdələ/
Forms: Also scudler, skudler.
Etymology: Of obscure origin: Hibbert's explanation (quot. 1822) is untenable.
Shetland.
The leader of a band of maskers.
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1821 W. Scott Pirate I. ii. 40 It augured well of the expedition if Mordaunt Mertoun could be prevailed upon to undertake the office of skudler, or leader of the band.
1822 S. Hibbert Descr. Shetland Islands 560 The whole are under the controul of a director, named a scudler. [Note] An ancient Shetland name given to the pilot of a Scuda or twelve-oared boat.
1888 J. M. E. 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.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1911; most recently modified version published online December 2020).
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