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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VIRE, n., adj. Also väir (Jak.). [′vɑɪ(ə)r]

I. n. A great beauty, a belle (Ork. 1825 Jam.); an outstanding person, animal or thing, the best in a class, a prize specimen, a good price, etc., something well done (Sh. 1973).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Shø was de väir o' de isle.

II. adj. Of persons, animals or things: pretty, showy, handsome, well-made or -fed.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Vire tings o' lasses.