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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KYAR, n. Also kiar. A form of Eng. coir, prepared coconut fibre used for making ropes, etc. (Sh., Fif. 1960). Also attrib. Cf. Coy-aar, id. [′kɑeər]Sc. 1868 Justiciary Reports (187) 136:
The mate scrubbed his chest and back with a kyar broom (a hard broom used for cleaning the decks).Sh. 1912 J. Nicolson Hame-Spun 81:
A muckle doll wi' painted cheeks an' kiar hair.Sh. 1950 New Shetlander No. 22. 5:
Even after supper he would take a head of kyar and repair a damaged or worn kishie.