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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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KYAR, v. Also kyarr. To be peevish (Cai. 1920–60). [kjɑr]Cai. 1986:
Kyarr - to grumble or find fault with, with a snarl in the voice.

[Cf. Gael. cearr, left, wrong, awkward.]

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