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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KYARAK, adj. Deceiving, deceitful.Inv. 1931 I. Macpherson Shepherd's Cal. x.:
John the mole-catcher was in by. I mind saying to him — you know how kyarak he is?

[Gael. carach, deceitful.]

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