hatters,int. [perh. the pl. of hatter hater n.2, used as an oath. Cf. zounds, zooks.] An asseveration (perh.= Christ's or holy garments). c1460Towneley Myst. (Surtees) 113 Bot hatters! I can fynde no flesh, hard nor nesh, Salt nor fresh, Bot two tome platers. [In 19th c. use in South of Scotl.]