Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1887-1913
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LIRT, v., n. Also lirte.
I. v. To cheat, deceive, delude (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.).Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ iii. xxx.:
He cares-na whether it be wi' things leal or fause that he glammers an' lirts ye.
II. n. Deception, the making a fool or dupe of, the “go-by”, jilting.w.Sc. 1887 Jam.:
He gied her the lirt.
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