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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHANTIREERIE, n. Impertinence. [′tʃɑntə′ri:ri]Abd.4 1933:
Said to a youngster that puts in his word when elders are speaking: “Ye're ay up wi' yer chantireerie.”
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"Chantireerie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 1 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/chantireerie>
