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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PYRRE, n. “A name given to the Parr or samlet, in some parts of Roxburgh” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).

[The phonology is difficult to explain as a variant of Parr. ? Cf. Norw. pir, a small fish, and Pirr, n.3]

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