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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JIRT, v., n. Also jird (Sh.). [dʒɪrt]

I. v. To jerk (out of joint) (Sh. 1959, jird); to move jerkily, dart.Rxb. 1916 Kelso Chron. (24 March) 3:
Aa thought it was yin o' they fleein' things, the way they were jirtin out and in.Edb. 1917 T. W. Paterson Wyse-Sayin's xxv. 19:
A fit that's jirtit at the shin-banes.

II. n. A sudden squeeze, jerk or push (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1959, jird).Ayr. 1786 Burns 2nd Ep. J. Lapraik ix.:
She's gien me monie a jirt an' fleg, Sin I could striddle owre a rig.