The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chowter
Chowter \Chow"ter\ (chou"t[~e]r), v. t. [Cf. OE. chowre, and
Prov. E. chow, to grumble.]
To grumble or mutter like a froward child. [Obs.]
--E.
Phillips.
Wiktionary
chowter
vb. (context obsolete English) To grumble or mutter sulky.