atter

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈætə/

Noun

atter (plural atters)

1. (archaic or UK dialectal) Poison, venom, especially of a venomous animal.
2. (archaic or UK dialectal) Pus, corrupt or morbid matter from a sore or wound.
3. (UK dialectal) Epithelium produced on the tongue.
4. (UK dialectal) A scab; a dry sore.

Verb

atter (atters, present participle attering; past and past participle attered)

1. (UK dialectal) To venom; sting.
2. (UK dialectal) To discharge, as a sore; clot; curdle; cake.

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