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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KYERRO, n. A heap (of stones). [′kjɛrʊ]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A house falling in ruins is said to be “gaan in a stany kyerro.”

[Deriv. of Karr, n.2, a hard bed of rock. See -O.]

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