General
oxter
What does oxter mean?
The armpit, or the area under the arm; 'to oxter' can mean to support someone by the arm.
"He was carrying the parcel under his oxter."
Origin
Scots, from Old English 'ōhsta/ōxta' (armpit), akin to Old English 'eax' (axle); Old Scots 'oxter' recorded c.1420.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'oxter' mean?
It means the armpit, or the area under the arm. As a verb, 'to oxter' someone is to support them by the arm.
How is 'oxter' used?
Usually about carrying something tucked under the arm, as in 'He was carrying the parcel under his oxter.'
Where does 'oxter' come from?
It is old, from Old English 'ōhsta' or 'ōxta' meaning armpit, akin to 'eax' (axle), with Old Scots 'oxter' recorded around 1420.
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