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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†KAER, int. An expression of pity or sympathy: O kaer = oh, dear! (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[A Sh. spelling of care, sorrow, anxiety.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kaer interj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kaer>
