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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KAIRS, n.pl. “Rocks through which there is an opening” (Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[O.North. carr, a rock, prob. of Celtic orig. Cf. Gael. càrr, rocky ledge, and Ir. carraig, W. careg, a rock.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kairs n. pl.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kairs>
