A Scottish or archaic term for a poet or one who composes verses, derived from the verb 'dicht' meaning to compose.
From 'dicht' (to compose) + '-er' (agent suffix). This term appears in Scottish literature dating back several centuries, particularly in references to medieval and early modern Scottish poets.
When Scottish historians mention a 'dichter' like William Dunbar, they're referring to a serious poet-craftsman who carefully composed every line—not just someone who wrote casually!
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