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teuchter

British  
/ ˈtjuːxtər /

noun

  1. (sometimes capital)

    1. a derogatory word used by Lowlanders for a Highlander

    2. ( as modifier )

      teuchter music
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Etymology

Origin of teuchter

C20: of uncertain origin

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