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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AWAUR, AWAAR, AWAR, adj. Sc. forms of aware. [ə′wɑ:r, ə′wǫ:r]Sc. 1893 R. L. Stevenson Catriona xv.:
Tam keeked up, and he was awaur of a muckle solan.Sh.(D) 1928 T. Shewan in Manson's Sh. Almanac 188:
We're no been awar o' ony rot ita da tattes noo in years.Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xl.:
Ye dinna seem to be awaar o' fat ye're aboot.