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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEER, Deir, Dere, Dair, v. With upo(n): to affect; to make an impression (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., deer; Sh.³ 1940; Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.² XV. 96, dair; 1866 Edm. Gl., deir); “to make progress in a task or undertaking” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Na, I needna spek for aa at I can say hit never deers upo dee.Sh. 1916 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (Dezember 20):
Der nae tyool made, 'at can deer upo stoopidity.n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
It never der'd upon him.