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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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CARRIE, Carie, adj. “Soft like Flummery” (Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 173, Note). Used fig.Ib.:
He's of a carie Temper, spoken of those who are soft and lazy.Sc. 1896 A. Cheviot Proverbs 162:
He's o' a carrie mind.

Combs.: (1) carrie-elt, “a thick ill-baked oat-bannock” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 68). See Elt; (2) carrie-leaven, the dough used to make oatcakes (Cai. 1942). See Leaven.