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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GAIRN, n. Yarn (e.Rxb. c.1875, s.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Common in n.Eng. dial. in forms gairn and garn.

[From O.N. garn, id. = O.E. gearn.]

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