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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHAIRE, n. Sc. variant of Eng. shore, a post or prop used for supporting a cornrick, etc.Bnff.2 1929:
Have ye aneuch o' shaires to haud the ruck?
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"Shaire n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 28 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/shaire>
