Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1902
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GRY, n. Also groy. A horse (Per., Arg., Gall. 1907 A. McCormick Tinkler-Gypsies App. xvi., gry; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., gr(o)y, 1950 Scots Mag. (Feb.) 336, gry). [grɑe, grɔi]Rxb. 1902 G. Douglas Diversions of a Country Gentleman 296:
A few gipsy words still linger in common use in the village [Kirk Yetholm] — for instance, gry for a horse.
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