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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHARRY, n., v. Also whaary (Sh. 1931 Shetland News (14 March) 7). I.Sc. forms of Eng. quarry (Sh. 1888 B. R. Anderson Broken Lights 86, 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 105; Ork. 1949 “Lex” But-end Ballans 13; I.Sc. 1974). Comb. wharry-pick, a pick-axe (Sh. 1974). See P.L.D. § 165.
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