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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SEERIE, adj. Weak, feeble (Fif. 1825 Jam.). Hence seerie-lookin.Fif. 1875 A. Burgess Poute 113:
Now, the mair seerie-lookin' and lantern-like the young chields can mak' themsel's the better.