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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gairit, Gaird, a. Also: gairid, -ed. [Norw. geire, a strip. Cf. Gair n.1 and Garit a.] Striped, streaked.(a) 1594 Edinb. Test. XXVI. 156 b.
I leif to … my broder dochter … ane gaird quoy 1607 Ib. XLIII. 141.
He leiffis … to his oye ane gaird kow 1653 Ib. LXVII. 198 b.
One of the said kyn, quhilk is the gaird kow 1693 Foulis Acc. Bk. 158.
To my wife the pryce of the gaird kowes hyde(b) 1607 Edinb. Test XLIII. 141.
He leiffis to … his brother ane gairid coy 1620 Lanark Test. 8.
Ane gairit ox 1637 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 462.
Ane reid gairit quhyt backit kow 1687 Reg. Hornings Elgin (Reg. H.) VI. 129 b.
The pryce of ane black gaired cow
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