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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KÜRIOUS, adj. Also kurrious. Sh. forms and usage of curious, preserving the obs. Eng. sense, anxious, willing, eager. See P.L.D. § 38. Cf. Keerious. [′kø: riəs]Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 81:
Dan shu wantit me ta tak da idder gless an' drink me ain helt. Bit ta tell dee da truuth, Olie, I wisna very kurrious fur I felt a filty waageng wi da first een.Sh. 1952 New Shetlander No. 31. 6:
He wisna kürious aboot gjaain wi dem, bit he couldna dü idder.