Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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ARRED, AUR'D, ARD, adj. “Arred, marked with scars, especially of small-pox pock arred” (Jam.5).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Ard, scarred; covered over with scars or scratches.Per. 1838 W. Scrope Deer-stalking 155:
I'm thinking my legs are all arred.Gsw. 1877 A. G. Murdoch The Laird's Lykewake, etc. 192:
I mind o't weel — your bonnie face, Though aur'd wi' service noo.
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