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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skairit. Erron. for scurrit Scorit ppl. adj. (marked with scores; see Score v. 1), perhaps by confusion with Scar v.2 — 1637 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 462.
Ane broune skairit ox
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"Skairit ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/skairit>
